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...]
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Changes made to speed up financial remedy hearings
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
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
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...]
Tips for separated parents planning holidays during COVID
Most people look forward to their holidays – indeed we will all look forward to some sort of break when we are free of COVID and can travel freely. However, for separated parents, what is often a logistical challenge of some proportions, 2021 has probably become more like a military operation. Planning a holiday with children when you are separated can seem like a huge … [Read more...]
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