Family mediation is a popular and effective way for separating couples to resolve disputes without resorting to court proceedings. Whether it’s issues related to child or financial arrangements, mediation offers a less adversarial approach to resolving conflicts. But one question often arises during the process: Is family mediation legally binding? What is Family Mediation? Family […]
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Family conflicts can be emotionally charged, with feelings and needs often at the centre of the dispute. At Vollans Mediation, we understand that resolving family conflicts isn’t just about practical agreements—it’s about acknowledging emotions, understanding needs, and building solutions that everyone can embrace. In this blog, we explore how working with feelings and needs in
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Family disputes can be tough, emotionally draining, and often confusing. Whether you’re dealing with separation, divorce, child arrangements, or financial matters, the thought of going through the court system can be overwhelming. That’s where family mediation comes in—a process designed to help you reach agreements in a less adversarial, more cost-effective way. But how do you choose
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Family mediation is an effective way for separating or divorcing couples to resolve disputes amicably. But when discussing sensitive matters such as finances or child arrangements, one of the biggest concerns is confidentiality. You may wonder, is family mediation confidential? The short answer is yes—but let’s delve into what that means and how it works
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Family mediation is increasingly recognised as an effective way to resolve disputes without resorting to court. Whether it’s a disagreement over child arrangements, financial settlements, or property division, mediation offers a structured environment where you can work towards a mutually beneficial resolution. However, you may be wondering: Can I refuse family mediation? What Is Family
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What is Child Inclusive Mediation (CIM)? Child Inclusive Mediation (CIM) is the opportunity for your children to be included in the mediation process. It gives them a voice when you’re discussing arrangements for the future. Above all, CIM is a wellbeing conversation for children, a safe space to speak and process. It’s not a chance
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The Form A is the court form you will use to make an application to the court for financial provision/a financial order. When will you provide me with the Form A? There are a number of reasons why we may provide you with a Form A during the mediation process and here are some
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Although separation and divorce are very common, they’re also life-altering events that can have a profound emotional impact on individuals and families. The emotional journey through these experiences is often complex and challenging, leaving those involved to navigate a wide range of feelings. From the initial shock and disbelief to eventual acceptance and healing, each
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The divorce process can be a daunting and emotionally challenging journey. In mediation we can provide you with all the information you need so you know where to start. Understanding the legal process involved can help alleviate some of the stress and ensure that you are well-prepared for each step of the process. The first
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The overwhelming number of applications by made within the Family Court System is causing huge delays. To ease the backlog, significant changes will now shift you towards mediation and other forms of Non-Court Dispute Resolution (NCDR). What is NCDR? NCDR stands for Non-Court Dispute Resolution. It refers to the variety of ways people can resolve
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Vollans Mediation provides high-quality, reasonably priced mediation and other conflict resolution services from our offices in Leeds and Bradford.