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 ...
November 11, 2014 | Posted by :
J Morris |
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Justice Minister Chris Grayling faced outrage in the press earlier this year for a policy that banned books being sent to prisoners, and now is the recipient of widespread criticism over cuts to legal aid. Solicitors are now taking Grayling to a judicial review, concerned that recent changes to the family law system are detrimental to parents going through the process of separation.
Despite the Justice Minister asserting that reforms are “going exactly to plan”, the House of Commons Justice Committee is undertaking an investigation of the results of the legal aid cuts made by the coalition in April 2013. Funding support for
April 11, 2014 | Posted by :
J Morris |
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Family Justice Minister Simon Hughes recommends mediation to couples and parents who are considering divorce as statistics on the ten busiest divorce courts in England and Wales are revealed. The minister suggests that thousands of couples could benefit from alternatives to battles in court by using local family mediator-solicitors to help them resolve relationships disputes.
Simon Hughes explained:
“Mediation works in helping to sort out disputes over finances and children. We are committed to making sure that more people make use of it rather than go through the confrontational and stressful experience of going to court.
These figures show thousands of people are sadly still divorcing each year. We want them to do it in the ...