NFM says pensions now feature in almost 80% of mediation cases
A national charity which helps families to sort arrangements for children, property, finance and other important matters following separation or divorce, has reported a sharp increase in the number of couples locked in a disagreement over pensions.
According to NFM ( National Family Mediation ), pension disputes...
The news this week that teachers from the National Education Union had voted for strike action in England and Wales will have left lots of working parents and carers – and their employers – wondering how they are going to manage if and when local schools close.
While some families may have relatives or friends they can lean on to help with childcare, others may have to take time off...
Research commissioned by SFE (Solicitors for the Elderly) shows almost three quarters of parents in the UK have no legal plans in place to make sure their children are looked after, should the parents die. According to the research, parents are almost completely unaware of the risks of not identifying a legal guardian in a will. And only two out of ten parents understand that social services...
Separating parents urged to avoid courtroom conflict as Family Mediation Week kicks off
Parents living in Exeter who have decided to separate or divorce in 2023 are being urged to find out how to avoid courtroom confrontation to settle money and parenting arrangements, with the launch of Family Mediation Week, 16 – 20 January.
January usually sees a dramatic rise in the number of...
From health risks to spiralling legal fees, why sparring spouses should avoid conflict at all costs
Divorce sits comfortably in the top three most grief-stricken life events. Loss, regret, fear, anger, uncertainty; all things we experience as we navigate the pathway that leads to living separate lives.
Historically, sparring spouses have gone into the process with their defences up...
The Family Law Company is offering the new guide for free to local families who are divorcing or separating. The ‘Parenting Through Separation Guide’ is written by family professionals and advises parents of how to put their children first during a separation.
It is being launched during ‘Good Divorce Week’ which runs from 29 Nov - 3 Dec. The campaign is organised annually by...
Poll reveals that majority of couples want to ‘keep things civil’ while separating
One of the country’s leading family lawyers has said the profession needs to ‘challenge itself’ to better meet the needs of consumers amidst growing demand for a more amicable solution to separation and divorce.
The call to action follows a recent poll carried out by national consumer law firm...
Families urged to take advantage of Government mediation voucher scheme worth £500 to help resolve matters
A national charity that provides mediation for families in conflict has today urged families in conflict to take advantage of a government voucher scheme worth up to £500 to sort our Christmas child arrangements.
