More top tips to understanding pensions on divorce
More top tips to understanding pensions on divorce
What is it like for a child when you have two homes after your parents split up? Jacqueline Wilson has covered this in her book “The Suitcase Kid”
Often the emotional attachment to our pets can be strong and an emotional part of the decisions made in divorce and separation.
Author of the highly successful Sixty Minute series Rob Parsons turns his attention to that very difficult period of adolescence - the teenage years.
What has to be provided as part of giving full financial disclosure?
You may have heard of parents who have a “birdnesting” arrangements when they separate. But what is this and how does it work?
Many people ask us why they have to have a MIAM and what it actually is.
If you are looking for a book to help a child think about how having two homes this is a great place to start- Two Homes by Claire Masurel.
The £500 mediation voucher scheme introduced in March 2020 has been extended to March 2023
A child's book exploring a boy's attempts to find a pot of glue to stick his parent's marriage back together
“(Almost) Anything But Family Court offers parents a detailed roadmap towards a positive goal. Oozing with common-sense and emotional insight, the available options and various routes are explained in non-legal language” Sir Andrew McFarlane, President of the Family Law Division.
How will a house be shared or dealt with if you separate or divorce?
There is often some concern or confusion regarding financial disclosure in mediation. Do people have to provide it and if so, how?
Essential Parenting Skills When a Child Resists a Parent by John A. Moran Ph.D., Tyler Sullivan & Matthew Sullivan Ph.D.
What is a MIAM and why might you need one? You can normally book a Zoom MIAM meeting with us within 48 hours of your enquiry.
There is often some concern or confusion regarding financial disclosure in mediation. Do people have to provide it and if so, how?
Claire Colbert and Rachael Oakes talk about the importance of Early Intervention for separating couples with qualified Psychotherapist and Counsellor Adele Ballantyne
How can we make sure we are doing all we can for our children and do we need to be a perfect parent? Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson cover these issues in their book- "The Power of Showing Up"
This book highlights the increasing importance of human relations in professional life. We often recommend this book to lawyers who we are mentoring.
Many children (and adults) suffer from anxiety. How can parents explain it their children and equip them with tools to deal with it?
How to avoid your divorce details being made public.
A good read to inspire and motivate people to solve their professional or personal issues.
The long-awaited no-fault divorce process is now law.
Children of all ages can be devastated by the news that their parents are splitting up.
Claire Colbert and Rachael Oakes talk about the importance of Early Intervention for separating couples with qualified Psychotherapist and Counsellor Adele Ballantyne
In mediation we often have to help people discuss what should happen to inherited assets.
The Child Maintenance Service are making some changes
When solutions are found in mediation, what are the next steps?
The Parenting Puzzle- tips, ideas and solutions for parenting issues
What is a difficult conversation and how can we have them? We attempt or avoid difficult conversations every day.
The scheme was due to come to be available until the end of March but it may now need to be earlier
The newly published "Split Survival kit" offers a guide through the journey of separation and divorce from a child's perspective.
Sara Davison, best known as The Divorce Coach, made a name for herself when she launched the UK’s first ever Breakup Recovery Retreat, now dubbed as ‘Heartbreak Hotel’ which was also commissioned for a TV series with Sara starring as the expert. Sara has written a blog for us with tips on how to spot the signs of emotional abuse.
Nothing about divorce is easy. That includes talking to your spouse while you are going through a divorce. It also includes talking to your ex after you are divorced.
How to Manage Disagreements and Develop Trust and Understanding
There is often some concern or confusion regarding financial disclosure in mediation. Do people have to provide it and if so, how?
Edited by Rebecca Giraud and Bob Greig. Separating can be a minefield. When you don’t know where to start, this book will point you in the right direction.
The Making and Breaking of Family Ties
So what happens when no fault divorce becomes law in April?
A book to assist children deal with the emotions when parents separate and divorce
It is not unusual for one partner to think that their relationship is over and the other doesn’t agree.
What is a MIAM and why might you need one? You can normally book a Zoom MIAM meeting with us within 48 hours of your enquiry.
Why do teenagers behave like they do? A must read for parents of tweens and teens!
Which professionals can be involved and help in Family Mediation?
Dr Isabelle Hung is a Clinical Psychologist who specialises in working with adults who are struggling with mental health, and/or feel stuck in their lives. She is the co-founder of www.divorceclub.com and also works for UCLH and the Schoen clinic, as well as writing for a number of publications and websites and has prepared a guest blog for us on how to deal with difficult emotions during a divorce.
What is Child Inclusive Mediation and how does it work?
Rachael Oakes and Claire Colbert met with Zahra Pabini of Irwin Mitchell to discuss how lawyers can support mediation
Review of The Step-parents’ parachute -The four cornerstones to good step-parenting – by Flora McEvedy
The Tipping Point is one of Malcolm Gladwell’s signature publications. It is great for creating a marketing plan but it has many other important applications in both marketing and business.
A video blog with some tips and suggestions of what to do when a relationship ends
So why is Hybrid mediation such a good option when divorcing a Narcissist?
'Is it the world that's busy, or my mind?' a guide by Haemin Sunim
There is no set formula when it comes to splitting assets on divorce but people often think that all the assets are shared equally.
"Jack" is a book written for children to help them deal with the issues that surround divorce and separation. One of the authors, Helen Bishop, explains more about the book in her guest blog below.
Payments made from income after divorce are called spousal maintenace. What is this?
How will a house be shared or dealt with if you separate or divorce?
How can you explain mediation to children?
A guide prepared by the Parenting After Parting Resolution Committee
Video of how to put children first when you are divorcing.
What is Hybrid Mediation? Find out in Claire Colbert's video blog
Family Mediation and Mentoring LLP is offering the guide for free to families who are divorcing or separating as part of supporting Good Divorce Week 29 Nov - 3 December 2021.
‘Divorcing a Narcissist: the Lure, the Loss and the Law’ is a new book, which is a result of a collaboration between narcissism expert Dr Supriya McKenna and top UK family lawyer Karin Walker - and it could be exactly what you need. One of the authors, Dr McKenna, explains below.
I have recommended this book to many people over the years and I have always received good feedback.
Mediating by video technology has advantages- read our top tips!
Claire Colbert and Rachael Oakes of Family Mediation and Mentoring LLP
There are many ways to resolve family disputes - you don't have to go to court
Christmas can be stressful for separated families. Mediation can help.
Adverse Childhood Experiences impact a child's physical and emotional health. This book explores the link and issues.
What is a MIAM and why might you need one? You can normally book a Zoom MIAM meeting with us within 48 hours of your enquiry.
What is your love language? Transform your relationship, or simply understand and appreciate yourself or someone else better.
This issue is often a worry for parents who are separating. I outline some suggestions and tips to help.
Parenting plans can be a useful document for parents to draft to cover a range of issues and arrangements for children
Pensions can be a valuable asset so that need careful consideration on divorce
How does separation and divorce impact teenage chidlren?
How can mediation work if the thought of speaking with your ex is too difficult?
Who needs to provide consent?
There is often some concern or confusion regarding financial disclosure in mediation. Do people have to provide it and if so, how?
Business ownership is on the rise so having a value for business interests can be an important part of the mediation process.
10 reasons why you should use Claire and Rachael at Family Mediation & Mentoring LLP
This is a unique service that lawyers can’t provide. It is a meeting where we can answer all of your questions about the separation and divorce process.
Our first book review "Getting to Yes - Negotiating agreement without giving in"
The different types of meetings we can offer
For the last few years I have been a member of the Resolution Parenting After Parting committee, this year I was proud to be appointed co-chair.
The long-awaited no-fault divorce process is due to come into effect on 6 April 2022.
We are often asked what people can do to prepare for mediation and get the most out of the process.
Hybrid mediation is a way to stay out of court and try to reach an amicable agreement, but your lawyer is involved too. This is useful if you feel nervous about attending mediation on your own.
We specialise in helping couples and families in dispute. We care about you and your family. Disputes can be stressful, costly and all consuming. At Family Mediation and Mentoring LLP our focus is to facilitate the resolution of any issue involving family breakdown, separation, divorce and its financial consequences, arrangements for children and any other kind of family dispute. We also offer a unique family law information service and bespoke coaching and training for family lawyers.