Rachel and Ben have one child, Emily. Emily was born following 15 years of marriage and IVF treatment. Emily is now six. She was four when Rachel and Ben separated. Ben started a new relationship and separated from Rachel. Initially, he lived with his parents, but he moved in with his new partner and her daughter Niamh. Arrangements were in place for Emily but were very acrimonious, … [Read more...]
Case Studies
Sam and Elaine – Mediation about children in Middlesbrough
Sam and Elaine first came to mediation about eighteen months ago to try and sort out financial arrangements following their separation. They both attended individual assessment meetings but Sam decided that he wouldn’t go ahead with joint mediation because he thought it was too expensive. Two weeks ago Sam came back to mediation to sort out arrangements for his children. He was very keen to … [Read more...]
Jo and Hannah – Mediation in Preston about children
Jo and Hannah came to mediation to talk about the arrangements for their two sons Liam and Riley aged 14 years and 11 years. Jo works unpredictable hours and in remote areas. He was spending time with the children every third weekend and the parents adopted a flexible mid-week arrangement when Jo's work commitments allowed. Jo and Hannah came to mediation to put their children at the heart of … [Read more...]
Adrian and Rick – Mediation about property in Carlisle
Adrian and Rick were in a civil partnership and had decided to separate. They had substantial assets as Adrian was a successful investor in property. Rick had always remained at home and renovated their jointly owned properties. They were joint directors of their property company. Adrian had a pension, Rick did not. Adrian had left the family home, Rick was very worried he did not have enough … [Read more...]
Harry and Dorothy – Mediation about children in Birmingham
Harry and Dorothy came to mediation to talk about the arrangements for their son Noah aged eight. Harry and Dorothy decided to separate as he realised that he was transgender and wished to begin the process of gender reassignment. Dorothy is confused and angry and said Noah will be upset by his Dad becoming a Mum. In mediation Harry and Dorothy were able to talk about a process of explaining to … [Read more...]
