Coronation Street Monday 16thJuly.  I watched it on catch up – excited to hear that, finally, mediation is being featured in a mainstream soap, giving a wider audience the opportunity to see its real value. Cup of tea and biscuit in hand, I sat down to watch ITVs most popular soap – but was immediately disappointed, as the station’s announcer told us that Johnny and Eva were going to … [Read more...]

The number of cases where separated parents who live a long distance away from each other and are having to manage relationships with their children is increasing. Separated couples end up living far apart for a variety of reasons. Work changes often result in one parent having to relocate and the other parent staying where their children are already settled and/or at school.  Sometimes, … [Read more...]

It could be illegal to take your child on holiday abroad The school summer break is almost upon us and you’ve probably already planned your holidays, but - did you know that, without permission from all people who have parental responsibility for your child, it is illegal to take that child out of England and Wales – unless you have been granted permission from the Family Court? Have you got a … [Read more...]