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101 Questions Answered About Separating with Children
101 Questions Answered About Separating with Children
Sorting Out Your Finances When You Get Divorced
The Parenting Plan
The SPIP Handbook
Separation and Parenting Through the Pandemic
Top Tips for Parents who are Separated
(Almost) Anything But Family Court
News and Articles
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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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, ...
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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, ...
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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, ...
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Do I Need to Mediate When There’s Been Domestic Abuse?
When relationships break down, emotions can run high and communication often becomes difficult, especially when sensitive issues like making arrangements for children and finances are ...
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Creating A Deed Of Separation
What is a Deed of Separation? A Deed of Separation is a formal agreement between a couple that outlines how they will manage their financial ...
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Reducing Parental Conflict: Improve Health for Children
Understanding parental conflict Parental conflict arises when separated parents have differing ideas, opinions, values, or priorities. While it’s normal for separated parents to disagree, ongoing ...
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Child Inclusive Mediation (CIM)
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 ...
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I Have A Form A. What Happens Next?
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 ...
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The Emotional Impact of Separation and Divorce
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 ...
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I’m Getting a Divorce – Where Do I Start?
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 ...
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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 ...
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Married Vs. Unmarried – What’s The Difference When Separating?
Unlike married couples, unmarried or cohabiting partners don’t have the same automatic legal rights and protections, especially when it comes to separating finances. This can ...
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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 ...
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How to Introduce a New Partner to Your Children
When you decide to introduce a new partner to your children it’s a significant step in your personal life, but it does require careful planning ...
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Navigating School Holidays as a Separated Parent
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 ...
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The Justice Select Committee
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 ...
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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 ...
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