Neurodiversity and Family Law Options
There are many ways in which to resolve the issues that you might have arising out of a relationship breakdown or a dispute with a co-parent. One such way is mediation. There is normally a type of…
Helping Autistic Children Navigate Parental Separation
Reflections from a family mediator on World Autism Awareness Day For many parents going through a separation, one of the greatest concerns is how their children will cope with the changes ahead.…
How Parenting Plans Created in Mediation Actually Work in Real Life
When parents separate, one of the biggest worries is often the same: “But how will this actually work day to day for the children?” Parenting plans created in Mediation aren’t about rigid rules. In…
I’m Nervous About Mediation
It is natural to feel nervous about seeing your former partner in a joint mediation session. This is the case whether it is online or face to face. If there has been an abusive relationship,…
Busting the Myths About Child Inclusive Mediation
Mediation can be very helpful in looking at what the arrangements for the children are following a divorce or permanent separation. This ensures that the children spend significant amounts of time…
The Role of the Mediator in Family Disputes
People often find it very confusing as to where the mediator ‘fits in’ to the family justice system. They also wonder what the mediator's role is. Clients often contact me saying that their solicitor…
What happens next? The next steps after you’ve been to mediation
The next steps after you’ve been to mediation There are numerous television and movies with courtroom dramas , whilst it is quite rare to see anyone engaging in the much less gripping mediation…
Should you go private? Private Financial Dispute Remedy
Private Financial Dispute Remedy hearings, (private FDR or pFDR), are becoming increasingly popular in recent years. In fact, they are replacing their court scheduled in-court FDR. What is a pFDR,…
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…
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…
