It’s important to note that, unlike married couples, cohabiting partners do not have the same automatic legal rights and protections. This can have significant implications in the event of separation, so it’s important to be aware of your legal standing. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), marriage rates in England and Wales have […]
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Back in 2021, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) launched a Mediation Voucher Scheme providing a contribution of up to £500 towards the mediation costs per family for eligible cases, supporting people in resolving their family law disputes outside of court and reducing costs for thousands of families. How does the voucher scheme work in practice?
Could the Family Mediation Voucher Make Mediation More Affordable for You? Read More »
Introducing a new partner to your children can be a significant step in your personal life, but it does require careful planning and thinking ahead. Prioritising what your children need and maintaining a positive co-parenting relationship are key. Here are 5 things to consider. Plan ahead: Ideally, when you’re in the process of establishing childcare
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When parents are no longer together, school holidays can be challenging and need careful thought. Some collaboration is needed to make a schedule that fulfils a child’s needs and allows for valuable time with each parent. Establishing a clear timetable that sets out how holidays will be shared between you is key. Any schedule should
On the 19th June 2023, Anna was pleased to represent the Family Mediators Association at the Justice Select Committee. She was invited as current chair of the FMA to give evidence on the Government’s consultation on supporting earlier resolution of private family law arrangements. Anna appeared alongside Caroline Bowden (Family Mediation Council); Nicole Jacobs (Domestic
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If you’ve been married or in a civil partnership, you’ll be asked to gather together all of your financial information. Decisions regarding financial arrangements can only be made once there has been full and frank financial disclosure of all information. This includes information about any pensions you have, including any that have been accrued both
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This week marks the end of the month of Ramadan and mediator, Summera, explains what it’s all about and the implications fasting might have for clients and colleagues… Ramadan is the 9th month in the Islamic calendar and is important for Muslims around the world, with most observing a period of fasting of up to
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The C100 is the court form you will use to make an application to the court for a Child Arrangements Order. There are a number of reasons why we may provide you with a C100 during the mediation process. Here are some examples:- If you attend a MIAM and don’t want to proceed any further
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One of the questions we often get asked at initial meetings is ‘do I need legal advice from a solicitor?’. You might feel confused about the difference between mediators and solicitors and what role they might each play in helping you. The answer to the question is always ‘it depends!’. As mediators, we can provide
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It’s certainly been a long time coming, but it’s now 1 week until 6th April 2022 when NO FAULT DIVORCE will be introduced in England & Wales. Whilst we’re still waiting for the final details, we do know that there will be some BIG changes. The sole ground for divorce, ‘Irretrievable Breakdown’, will continue to
Change is coming: All You Need to Know About No Fault Divorce Read More »
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