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From garage to unicorn – Employment law lessons for scaling tech teams
Catherine Bourne
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.
10 January 2022
Are divorce scandals finally a thing of the past?
Divorce only became possible through the courts in 1857 (before then it required an Act of Parliament and so also huge wealth and political weight). Divorce cases were heard in public and created tabloid sensations. They pitted husband and wife against each other; if both had behaved badly, the divorce could be refused. They needed a villain and a victim; a guilty party and a wronged party.
16 December 2021
Private justice in family courts is key
Dominic Raab has called for ‘drastic and bold’ intervention, but what are the chances of a complete
overhaul for legal aid? Funding cuts, a shortage of judges, increasing demand and the pandemic have all contributed to the family courts bursting at the seams.
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