£1 million scheme to help families resolve disputes
The Government has announced that it is investing £1 million in Family Mediation, to support families to resolve issues relating to children. Under the scheme, the Ministry of Justice will …
£1 million scheme to help families resolve disputes
A new £1 million mediation scheme designed to spare families going through separation the trauma of court appearances has been launched by the Government Under the scheme, around 2,000 families …
Family Mediation in cases where there is domestic abuse
Soon after the introduction of the first lockdown, it became apparent that prolonged periods of isolation have led to an increase in domestic abuse. A report on the increase in …
Online divorces rise – but what are the alternatives?
The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have indicated that there has been a significant rise in the number of opposite-sex divorces. At the same time, the …
COVID-19 pandemic sees spike in divorces – is mediation a viable alternative?
Divorce rates across the UK and worldwide have increased during the coronavirus pandemic, with recent figures indicated that worldwide divorce figures have increased by more than 20 per cent – …
Family Mediation Week – helping separated families know which way to turn
More than any other time of the year, January is a month when families decide to separate. For most, this will be their first experience of separation, and they will …
Research indicates divorcing couples ‘should seek advice at the earliest opportunity’
The latest research, conducted by Resolution (the UK’s largest Family Law group) has revealed that divorcing couples should seek professional advice at the earliest possible opportunity to avoid further issues …
Divorce rates on the rise – could mediation provide a solution?
The latest annual divorce figures have been published by the Office for National Statistics, revealing an 18 per cent rise in divorces in England and Wales last year – but …
COVID-19: Coping with the challenge of living together after the breakdown of a relationship
The impact of the coronavirus pandemic has been felt by individuals across the world, changing our work, family and home lives. Unfortunately, the stress of the situation has put additional …
Sharp increase in divorces and separations expected as a result of lockdown
An advice charity has warned that the Coronavirus pandemic is placing a huge strain on relationships, with a significant increase in the amount of couples choosing to separate or divorce. …