Conflict within families can be one of the most emotionally draining experiences a person can face. Whether it’s a divorce, a dispute about the children’s arrangements or parenting or how to settle finances, conflict often carries a deep emotional charge that legal processes can exacerbate rather than heal. Enter family mediation - a practical, respectful, and often transformative alternative to engaging in the court process. Let’s explore the many benefits of choosing family

Pensions can be one of the most valuable assets in a divorce, but they are also among the hardest to compare. A pension worth £300,000 is not necessarily twice as valuable in retirement as one worth £150,000. Different pension types can provide very different incomes, become payable at different ages and respond differently to pension sharing. That can make pensions particularly difficult to deal with during mediation, solicitor negotiations and other forms of Non-Court Dispu

When a relationship comes to an end, it does not necessarily mean that everything that follows has to become a battle. For many separating couples, one of the biggest concerns is how to resolve the practical issues that come with separation, such as arrangements for children, the family home and finances, without becoming caught up in a lengthy and acrimonious process. Collaborative law offers a different way. What is collaborative law? Collaborative law is a way of resolving

Divorce doesn’t have to mean conflict. For couples who want to separate amicably, a new approach known as ‘one lawyer, two client’ offers a more cooperative and less stressful way forward. This method allows a divorcing couple to work jointly with a single professional to bring their marriage to an end. Representing a significant shift from traditional practices, ‘one lawyer, two client’ divorces focus on cooperation, transparency, and mutual respect. This approach is bes

Family mediation is a process to help couples who are separating or divorcing reach agreement on any issues which are important to them. It is used mainly to resolve issues regarding the arrangements for the children, and property and financial matters, but it can be used to discuss other issues, such as the arrangements for separation; who will issue the divorce proceedings; whether it will be a sole or joint application and many other matters. It is an alternative to the