Before we take any couple into joint mediation meetings, we first have a private and confidential meeting with each person.

In family mediation we are often working with couples who want to sort out the issues relating to their separation and divorce without going to court.

Is it a child's choice? Who decides?

What is mediator and what does a mediator do? How is this different to a lawyer?

Family mediation is not about getting back together. In fact, it is the opposite, family mediation aims to help couples agree how to live apart.

If your friend is divorcing, what could you say that would be helpful?

On 22 July 2022 the government released draft legislation which will change the capital gains tax position for divorcing couples. The legislation is in draft form so may change. The proposed implementation date is 6 April 2023.

Assets owned before a marriage or inherited during a marriage can often become a focal point when discussing how the assets on divorce should be shared between a couple.

This time of year many of us are counting down to a well deserved summer holiday. Often these have been booked for many months, but sometimes are lastminute decisions. What should be an exciting trip to look forward to can become a very stressful issue if you are a separated parent.

First, if a divorce case has to go to court there is a penalty for intentionally hiding assets, it is illegal. Each spouse has a duty to make a full and frank disclosure of their financial position, which includes the full extent of their assets.