Case Studies

Annabel and Ben came to online mediation to talk about arrangements for their children and finances. Annabelle was legally aided and Ben used the MoJ voucher funding for mediation about children. Both their MIAMS (one to one meetings) were paid for by the Legal Aid Agency.  They had two mediation sessions and agreed the arrangements for their daughter aged three. They shared all the financial ...
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George telephoned Family Matters to make and pay for an appointment. He worked part time as a plumber as he had care of the children.  He was coming to mediation to talk about arrangements for a holiday. His parents wanted to take him and the children abroad for a holiday. He and his ex could not agree about the dates.  George wanted to apply to court for it to decide. He didn’t ...
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Annabelle rang Family Matters to ask about coming to mediation to talk about and decide what would happen about finances. She and Paul had separated two years ago and could not afford to go to solicitors to divorce and sort the finances out . She was living in the house with the children, Paul had moved out and was living in rented accommodation. They were in a lot of debt. They owned the house ...
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Angela and Joseph came to Family Matters Mediation for online mediation about their son a year after separating. They set a clear agenda that was focused on their son’s needs.  Through their conversations in mediation, they addressed how their communication and previous arrangements, where their son spent most weekends with alternate parents, had created significant ...
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