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New report commissioned by RICS suggests need for significant reform to the real estate valuation sector
Julie Matheson
21 January 2022
How can mediation help couples discuss prenuptial agreements?
Tim Whitney and Connie Atkinson are both mediators and members of a Family Law Agreements Group in which they share ideas and expertise in respect of pre and postnuptial and other family agreements. In this blog Tim and Connie explore the use of mediation for couples entering into a prenuptial agreement.
21 January 2022
Family Mediation Week – The Future is Bright
As Family Mediation Week draws to a close, I’ve been reflecting on how far we’ve come over the past year. And I’ve decided to be optimistic.
21 January 2022
Mediation, celebrity culture and avoiding the spotlight
As Mediation Week draws to an end, it is worth remembering in this celebrity culture, that another big draw to mediation, particularly for those high profile individuals who want to keep their family matters away from the prying eyes of the media, is that mediation takes place in private, and, if matters can be agreed, never needs to go before a judge sitting in court.
20 January 2022
Co-mediation – when two heads are better than one
The traditional family mediation model sees clients agree on the identity of one qualified mediator, and meet with that person together. One of the big advantages of mediation compared to a court approach is the flexibility that can be offered to clients, with a number of mediation models and styles from which to choose. With the agreement of the couple and their mediator, a mediation can be tailored to meet the needs of the individuals and to help them explore different issues with the right level of support.
18 January 2022
What does a ‘good’ divorce look like – Emotionally?
According to the ‘Holmes and Rahe stress scale’, divorce is the second most stressful life event after death of a spouse. Marital separation is third.
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- Civil Partnerships & Co-habitation
- Divorce & Separation
- Financial Settlements
- International Adoption & Surrogacy
- International Family Law
- Mediation & Alternatives to Litigation
- Pre-nuptial & Post-nuptial Agreements
- Anglo French Family Law
- Legal Updates
- Reflections on The Split
- Child Relocation after Divorce or Separation
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