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Feelings and Needs in Mediation

Feelings and Needs in Family Mediation: The Heart of Conflict Resolution

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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How does a Parenting Plan work

How Does a Parenting Plan Work in Family Mediation?

Going through a separation or divorce can be a stressful and emotional time, especially when children are involved. One of the biggest challenges parents face is figuring out how to co-parent effectively while keeping their children’s needs at the forefront. That’s where a parenting plan comes in. A well-crafted parenting plan can help parents establish

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How Do I Choose a Family Mediator?

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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Is Family Mediation Confidential? A Guide to Privacy in Mediation

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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Giving Children a Voice

Vollans Mediation: Proud Ambassadors of Child Friendly Leeds

What is Child Friendly Leeds? Here at Vollans Mediation we are proud to be ambassadors of Child-Friendly Leeds, a city-wide movement that nurtures the well-being, happiness and development of its children. Leeds is setting the standard as a city that prioritises its youngest residents. Launched by Leeds City Council in 2012, this project aims to

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Can I Refuse Family Mediation? What You Need to Know

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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Coparenting at Christmas

Making Christmas Arrangements When Co-Parenting

Ah, Christmas—it’s the time of year filled with twinkling lights, too many mince pies, and more than a little holiday magic. But if you’re co-parenting, especially after a recent separation, the festive season can also come with its fair share of logistical headaches. Who gets the kids on Christmas Eve? How do you keep things

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Non-Court Dispute Resolution and FM5 Court Form: What You Need to Know

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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Could the Family Mediation Voucher Make Mediation More Affordable for You?

Back in 2021, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) launched a Mediation Voucher Scheme. It provides a contribution of up to £500 towards the mediation costs per family for eligible cases. The purpose of the voucher is to support people in resolving their family law disputes outside of court and reducing costs for thousands of families.

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What To Do About Pensions In A Divorce

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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