Family Matters News

Jane/Emma and Sean mediation about children in York

Thursday, April 14 2022

Jane and Emma were married to each other and had a good friend Sean. They approached Sean to ask whether he would consider being a sperm donor for them. Sean agreed, but asked that he be considered as a biological dad not a sperm donor. Jane and Emma agreed, and an informal written agreement was drawn up stating that Sean would be the biological father. He would not pay maintenance … [Read more...]

No-fault divorce introduced in England and Wales today

Wednesday, April 6 2022

With widespread support from mediators, legal professionals and judges alike, divorce law changes today (6 April 2022) and divorce and dissolution of civil partnership becomes simpler, and in some cases, quicker. From today you will no longer need to place blame on your partner to apply for a divorce or dissolution – even if you haven’t been married or in a civil partnership for two … [Read more...]

Changes made to speed up financial remedy hearings

Tuesday, March 29 2022

Juliette Dalrymple Divorcing couples who cannot agree arrangements about money, property and businesses will apply to the court for a financial remedy order. This court process is called financial remedies proceedings. To speed up, simplify and standardise matters, the way these proceedings will be dealt with has changed. This was announced in the Statement on the … [Read more...]

How child inclusive mediation works

Wednesday, December 1 2021

The Family Mediators Association has released an excellent video to help parents understand how child inclusive mediation can work. For information, or to make an appointment, contact us now. … [Read more...]

Making arrangements for children at Christmas

Wednesday, October 20 2021

Christmas can be a difficult time for separated parents who need to make arrangements for their children. Where will they be on Christmas Day and Boxing Day? Who will they be with? How will they get there? Etc. etc. Following a year in which COVID has made things very demanding, especially for separated parents, and after what was practically a washout last Christmas, 2021 is … [Read more...]