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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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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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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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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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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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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Vollans Mediation provides high-quality, reasonably priced mediation and other conflict resolution services from our offices in Leeds and Bradford.