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What are the main barriers to a successful mediation?

What are the main barriers to a successful mediation?

A prospective client recently asked me, ‘what are the barriers to a successful mediation?’ It was a good question and one that made me think. Sometimes mediation is not appropriate (see here for when mediation might not be appropriate). When

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What to do when your ex won’t let you see the children

What to do when your ex won’t let you see the children

“My ex won’t let me see the children, can you help?” is a common message I receive on my voicemail. The message is usually left by a father at his wits end, who is thinking about going to court to

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PREPARING FOR MEDIATION

PREPARING FOR MEDIATION

Recently I was working with a mother who wanted to mediate with her ex about the arrangements for their daughter. Handovers were proving difficult and Mum wanted to work out a better way forwards. Mum explained how Dad was always

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PARENTS GUIDE: HOW TO MAKE WEEKENDS WORK POST BREAK UP

PARENTS GUIDE: HOW TO MAKE WEEKENDS WORK POST BREAK UP

If you’re separated from your partner, follow our expert ten-step plan to make weekends sharing the children stress-free. After a divorce, it is not unusual for children to spend most of their time with one parent and to visit the

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SHOULD YOU USE A SOLICITOR OR MEDIATOR?

SHOULD YOU USE A SOLICITOR OR MEDIATOR?

Our chart shows you how mediators and solicitors can help you on divorce.

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LEGAL AID FOR DIVORCE MEDIATION

LEGAL AID FOR DIVORCE MEDIATION

  When you’re going through a divorce, often financial worries can leave you feeling as overwhelmed and anxious as the break-up itself. But there’s good news – some people are eligible for legal aid for mediation. This means that if

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IS FAMILY MEDIATION RIGHT FOR ME?

IS FAMILY MEDIATION RIGHT FOR ME?

  In the majority of cases, family mediation is successful and works for both parties involved. But in order to assess if it’s right for you and your (soon to be) ex, here are a few points to consider and

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ARE YOU “EMOTIONALLY READY” FOR MEDIATION AFTER SEPARATION?

ARE YOU “EMOTIONALLY READY” FOR MEDIATION AFTER SEPARATION?

In the early days of a separation, when everything feels like it’s changing, it’s not surprising that many of us feel far from being calm, rational and practical. But the thing is, in order to make big decisions; you need

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DIVORCE MEDIATION MASTERCLASS III

DIVORCE MEDIATION MASTERCLASS III

This is the final part of my Divorce Mediation Questions series, covering the remaining seven FAQs. Have we missed anything vital? Do send in any questions you may have and we will ensure they are covered in a future post.

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BOOKS TO HELP YOUR CHILDREN

BOOKS TO HELP YOUR CHILDREN

“It takes less than a second to fall in love. It can take the same time to cause dramatic consequences to a child’s mind.” These are the words of Herve G-Wery, author of a book that helps you to tell

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