Mediation: a robust and flexible system

Mediation is a method of resolving issues outside the court room and the model can be adapted to suit the needs of almost all separating couples As a mediator, I often hear many reasons why mediation…

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Financial Help For Separating Families

Financial Help For Separating Families It seems to be a well-kept secret that for some time now the Government has been supporting families who are separating by providing each couple who have…

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What is a MIAM? (Mediation Information & Assessment Meeting)

What is a MIAM? (Mediation Information & Assessment Meeting) As one of the ways of resolving the issues arising out of your separation, many couples chose mediation. This is a way of reaching a…

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The Ultimate Guide to Mediation Information and Assessment Meetings

If you’re in the process of divorce or separation, and need to reach an agreement with your partner over parenting or financial matters, you may have heard that you have to attend a “MIAM”. This…

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“Resolution” take on Compulsory Mediation 

Resolution is an organisation with 6,500 members who are family lawyers and other professionals committed to the constructive resolution of family disputes. The family lawyers at Blanchards Law are…

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How has the Government’s Voucher Scheme initiative promoted resolving disputes outside of court?

How is the scheme promoting other methods of dispute resolution out of court? A new drive to promote settling disputes outside of court has been launched by the Government with the aim of promoting…

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Alternative Dispute Resolution – What is Mediation and Collaborative Law?

At Blanchards Law we offer both a mediation and a collaborative law service. These are known as alternative dispute resolution or ADR. If you and your spouse are still speaking to one another, and…

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