The psychology behind mediation – Why is mediation so popular?
In anticipation of Family Mediation Week, Sarah Archibald shares her thoughts on mediation and why she thinks it is so successful for separating couples.
Relocation of the family: what needs to be considered?
Following a divorce or separation between parents, the location of the children’s home base may be a point of contention, especially if it results in the children being moved further away from one parent, whether in the UK or abroad. If you have parental responsibility over the children, you will have equal rights of decision-making […]
Separated Parents: Deciding where your child goes to school
Choosing a school after a divorce or separation? In our latest blog, Caroline Keeley, Head of our Family Law team, outlines the key things to consider if you’re trying to agree your child’s choice of school with your ex-partner.
No-Fault Divorce
The new and welcomed ‘no-fault divorce’ legislation for obtaining a divorce or dissolution of a civil partnership in England and Wales comes into effect today.
Family Mediation: How it Works
One of the many challenges of the COVID pandemic is the strain placed on marriages and relationships as a result of homeworking, restrictions on external stimulus, health concerns, financial uncertainty and, as a result, friction that can tip over quickly under the strain.
The benefit of early advice in divorce
When people are faced with the prospect of separation and divorce, the best thing they can do is to seek early advice.