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Private prosecutions – A route to justice for the charity sector
Sophie Tang
12 February 2026
Child Inclusive Mediation – connecting with your child’s views
For a number of years, research has shown that children and young people want information about what is happening to their family when their parents decide to separate. Many want the opportunity to be heard when decisions are being made about them.
12 February 2026
The voice of the child in family courts
Earlier this summer, the Minister of Justice, Simon Hughes, confirmed the Government’s commitment to a further change to the Family Justice System, which will see children given more of a voice in court and other proceedings in which decisions are made about their lives. In this blog, Connie Atkinson explores to what extent do children already have a voice in family proceedings and what will the new proposals might mean in practice and for families.
29 January 2026
Mental capacity concerns in family mediation
Family dynamics are complex at the best of times. When one family member is unwell, stress and worry can quickly lead to friction and mistrust among siblings and parents alike.
29 January 2026
What to expect at a Mediation Information and Assessment Meetings (MIAMs)
Hi, I’m Olivia, a family lawyer and mediator at Kingsley Napley LLP working alongside four other brilliant mediators in our team. In this short blog, I set out what you can expect from your first meeting with a family mediator.
19 December 2025
Keeping the peace at Christmas – top tips for shared parenting over the festive season
For separated or divorced families, Christmas time is often an emotionally charged time of year, fraught with practical challenges as parents try to agree contact time and arrangements for Christmas events. Claire Wood shares some tips on how best to prepare for the issues which may arise at Christmas.
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