April 01, 2021 | Posted by :
J Morris |
Mediation
The breakdown of a relationship is rarely due to one single event. Of course there are moments of high emotion or final straw incidents – the deal breakers that mark the beginning of the end – but in most cases there will be underlying issues, and things will have been gradually breaking down for much longer. A slow accumulation of little things, micro-aggressions, irritations and hairline fractures, until it only takes one more nudge to send the whole thing crashing down… The ‘facts’ put down to prove unreasonable behaviour often only show a tiny portion of the real situation, and infidelity is often a symptom of a much deeper problem within a relationship.
Far too often, it’s communication that ...
March 12, 2021 | Posted by :
J Morris |
Mediation
Mediation is an effective out-of-court alternative to court divorce that allows couples to come to a decision about the details of their separation in a cooperative way. Mediation has many benefits for separating couples, including generally being lower in cost and faster than going to court, and being more flexible and convenient since couples can choose who acts as their mediator as well as when they have their appointments. Mediation can be particularly helpful for couples with children as it focuses on a collaborative approach and paves the way for better communication as co-parents in the future. Mediation can also be used for the dissolution of a civil partnership as well as for cohabiting couples who wish to ...
April 11, 2015 | Posted by :
J Morris |
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An academic report from 2014 has demonstrated that couples who went to mediation ‘were generally more willing and able to reach an agreement’ than those who chose to follow a court-based route for separation. For couples with children, an out-of-court process like mediation can make a vast difference to future their relationship as co-parents, and can pave the way for a positive outlook after separation.
Discussing the issues and details of separation can be difficult, but it’s important for parents to be able to work through their problems so that cooperation is possible in the future. One of the main purposes of ...
January 31, 2015 | Posted by :
J Morris |
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Increasing numbers of couples are being encouraged to use mediation as a method of dispute resolution in an attempt to reduce pressure on the family courts and enable couples to separate in a less antagonistic way. However, many people still have misconceptions about what this technique involves, leading them to dismiss it as a valid method of separation. Mediation is a cost-effective and well-balanced method of separation that has many benefits for couples with financial or custody disputes and a high success rate. Here are the three most common misconceptions about mediation and an explanation of how it can help separating ...
August 15, 2014 | Posted by :
J Morris |
Blog Justice Minister Simon Hughes recently spoke at the Family Justice Young People’s Board ‘Voice of the Child’ conference, recognising the group’s calls to allow children and young people to have more of a say on what happens to them within the family justice system.
The young people’s representative group have drawn attention to the fact that children are too often ‘pushed and pulled’ through the family justice system, and given very few choices regarding their future. The government is now committed to ensuring that children over the age of ten will be involved in family court hearings in England in Wales, with the opportunity to make their views known to judges.
At the second annual FJYPB – ‘Voice of the Child’ conference, ...
July 21, 2014 | Posted by :
J Morris |
Blog If you’re looking for a swift, flexible and confidential divorce process, then arbitration may be a good option for you. Arbitration allows you to separate and resolve financial or property disputes without the need to go to court, and is suitable for divorce or the dissolution of a civil partnership. This alternative method of dispute resolution has several benefits for couples who may need help in coming to a decision, and who are willing to work cooperatively with their partner to find a positive outcome.
What is arbitration?
An arbitrator is a specially trained family lawyer accredited by the Institute of Family Law
March 09, 2014 | Posted by :
J Morris |
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New statistics from the Ministry of Justice reveal that the time it takes to resolve family law disputes can be significantly reduced with the use of couples’ mediation. A recent press release explained how parenting issues and divorce settlements are generally completed much faster when couples use the services of a solicitor who is trained in mediation as opposed to using traditional court processes.
“The average time for a mediated case is 110 days compared to 435 days for non-mediated cases,” the release claims. Family Justice Minister Simon Hughes commented on the statistics: “Mediation works and we are ...
