Recent reforms in family law have made mediation and other ways of resolving disputes, not court, the default starting point for separating families
Recent reforms in family law have made mediation and other ways of resolving disputes, not court, the default starting point for separating families
The landscape of family law in the UK has undergone a dramatic shift since the implementation of sweeping changes to the Family Procedure Rules (FPR) in April 2024
Family mediation helps preserve relationships during divorce by fostering communication, reducing conflict, prioritising children’s wellbeing, and empowering families to make their own decisions about what will work for them moving forward.
About 66% (two thirds) of people are aware that family mediation is an option to help avoid court and resolve money, parenting, and property issues in divorce or separation. This includes 22% who are very aware and 44% somewhat aware of family mediation as a choice to avoid court.
We are often asked to help parents discuss and agree plans for foreign holidays. What sort of things do separated parents need to think about when planning a holiday abroad?
People often worry about several issues if they are thinking of coming to family mediation.
Is it cheaper to go to court or mediation and why?
Does empathy have a place in mediation?
Managing emotions in family mediation is often a worry. What can be done to help manage these?
Several common challenges can prolong the mediation process
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.
