June 15, 2015 | Posted by :
J Morris |
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Since April 2011, anyone applying to go to court for a divorce is required to first attend a meeting with a mediator (MIAM) to discuss alternative out-of-court options for separation. Couples can also contact a mediator without a referral. Family mediation has become a common choice for separating couples who want to avoid going to court and reduce the cost and duration of the separation process. Mediation is suitable for couples with children, couples who have recently broken up, or those who have been living apart for several years. It can also be used to dissolve a civil partnership.
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March 12, 2014 | Posted by :
J Morris |
Blog A recent study on relationship support interventions has highlighted the benefits of couple counselling services with regard to reducing divorce rates and improving the quality of relationships. Over 800 couples and individuals attending counselling, relationship education sessions, and marriage preparation classes reported that these supportive services helped to improve their general well-being, communication as a couple, and the quality of their relationship. The evaluation, led by the Tavistock Institute for Human Relations and funded by the Department of Education, recorded a ‘marked improvement’ on all three measures after couples counselling. Furthermore, the positive outcome prompted many couples to consider using relationship support services in the future, despite initially having low expectations of their success.
