Why go to a mediator when my solicitor can handle everything concerning my divorce and separation?
Read the rest of this entry »Sarah and Tom were not married and had lived together for 14 years. They had two children aged 11 and 13 years. Both agreed that the relationship was over and that staying together was making both themselves and the children unhappy. Sarah and Tom had both seen solicitors but were concerned that they could not [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Some clients come to us, already having seen a solicitor and may have been referred to mediation by them. Solicitors should always discuss the possibility of mediation with all their clients and anyone applying to a solicitor for Public Funding (formerly Legal Aid) for a divorce must be referred to try mediation first. Other clients [...]
Read the rest of this entry »The aim of property and financial mediation is for the mediator to help you to agree a financial settlement which you both consider to be fair and reasonable and which takes full account of the needs of any children. The first step is to compile a detailed list of all assets, liabilities (debts), income and [...]
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