The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) is writing to people who have made a private family law application to the family court but have not yet had their first hearing to explain the benefits of taking part in mediation. The MOJ explains a little about mediation and how a specialist family mediator can help to reach a unique agreement tailored to individual circumstances. It … [Read more...]
Integrated and hybrid family mediation
Family Matters has recently begun to offer integrated and hybrid family mediation. All of Family Matters' mediators are trained in this. Integrated mediation is a flexible and creative approach to mediation that offers a greater opportunity for families to find a bespoke solution to their issues by allowing other professionals, such as legal advisors, financial advisors, life coaches … [Read more...]
Shaun and Alicia from Newark mediating about finances and children.
Shaun and Alicia came to mediation after going through the court process for two years. They both had solicitor bills that they were worried about. Alicia had changed solicitor recently and they had suggested trying mediation. Alicia was very doubtful mediation would help but came to her initial information meeting and said: “I immediately felt better and felt that I knew more about what was … [Read more...]
Mediation is cheaper than going to court
Juliette Dalrymple, managing director of Family Matters The Telegraph has reported that couples are being forced to stay together as they cannot afford to divorce as house prices, legal costs and mortgage rates increase. The report states that mortgage brokers and lawyers are finding that more couples are having to stay together rather than divorce as the average divorce now costs … [Read more...]
Child-inclusive mediation – what’s it all about?
If you are separating or divorcing, it is understandable that your children will be worried, particularly if you are trying to agree arrangements for their future. They are very likely to have their own thoughts and feelings and will probably want you to know about them – but might not be sure how to tell you. Even very young children like to know what is happening and, when they are … [Read more...]
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