How will a potential bankruptcy be treated in my divorce?
In the year ending 30 April 2024, one in 463 adults in England and Wales entered insolvency. Financial pressures can oft
The role of CAFCASS in a court case about child arrangements
The Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (CAFCASS) works with families who need to go to court to sett
Six reasons why you may need a cohabitation agreement
Moving in together is an important and exciting step in a relationship. Whether you are moving into a house or apartment
Is a postnuptial agreement part of your family business succession plan?
The 2020s have been called ‘The Great Wealth Transfer,’ as £1 trillion of wealth built up by the ‘baby boomers’ is expec
How are gifts treated in divorce or dissolution of a civil partnership?
The Government’s 2022 English Housing Survey reported that 27 per cent of first-time buyers used gifts from family or fr
Understanding Parental Alienation: A Guide for Families
Every year, April 25th is Parental Alienation Awareness Day. It's a day that might not stand out on many calendars, but
CHOOSE MEDIATION TO AVOID THE STRESS OF DIVORCE
January is always a busy time for Family Lawyers, as couples who have 'kept it together' for Christmas but then head for
What to do if your former partner is not complying with a child arrangement order?
A child arrangement order (sometimes referred to as a CAO) is a court order which provides for a child to spend time wit
Effective Tips to Resolve Christmas Arrangements for Separated Parents
December brings for children the excitement and anticipation of Christmas. But for separated parents it can bring additi
What is Nominal Spouse Maintenance and do I need to worry?
During mediation, couples often prefer a "clean break" in their financial settlement, meaning they are free of any furth
The advantages of mediation to resolve a family dispute
‘All conflicts are capable of peaceful resolution,’ said Nelson Mandela, although it may be hard to envisage this when y
£500 Mediation Voucher Scheme for Couples Considering Separation
With the rising costs of living to contend with, those who are also in unhappy relationships may be putting off separati
Family Mediation: Choose the Type Best Suited to Your Conflict
The phrase one shoe doesn’t fit all is a perfect description of how versatile mediators have to be when helping couples
Why the voice of the child is important in Mediation
Mediation usually takes place between separated parents when they cannot agree on what arrangements should be in place f
OurFamilyWizard – An invaluable aid for co-parenting
Effective parenting communication is crucial if children are to survive unscathed (both emotionally and physically) thei
Don’t rule out Mediation in relation to domestic abuse.
If you have come out of a relationship involving domestic abuse, you will have the challenging task of needing to make a
Laceys guide to preparing for family mediation
Mediation is regularly used in family law to assist couples to reach an agreement about their financial separation and a
Co-parenting after separation is hard. Read our 5 tips to help reduce conflict.
Parenting is hard and making the right decisions is a minefield, but add to the mix insecurities that come with separate
VOICE OF THE CHILD
Long gone are the days of ‘Children should be seen and not heard’ with greater effort now being made by the family justi
The voice of a child can be a powerful force in Mediation
One of the joys of my job is child consultation. We see many children throughout the year at the request of their parent
Moving forward with Mediation
One of our ground rules for mediation sessions reads: ‘You will not dwell on the past, but instead will focus on future