The Government has chosen this week to announce the extension to its £500 Voucher Scheme (to March 2026), which is available to separating families to help them sort out their child arrangements. Continue reading →

Navigating the realities of being a separated parent and working can often be overwhelming. Days are often spent juggling your job and household jobs at the same time as getting together school bags, PE kits, packed lunches and making sure the kids are dressed and ready to leave on time. Continue reading →

Many people regard court as their only option in family disputes. Very few people realise however that many court disputes settle without a Judge making a final decision. Parties involved in court proceedings are encouraged to attempt to agree the issue both prior to and during any court dispute. Continue reading →

As a parent, the most special time of year is Christmas. When you go through a separation it's often the case that both parents, understandably, want to spend as much time as possible with their children during this time. Both parents want to be part of the excitement of Christmas morning. Continue reading →

Family Mediation provides an alternative option for individuals involved in complex or high conflict disputes. Hybrid Mediators have undertaken specialist training to enable them to utilise both family and civil Mediation techniques and procedures. This enables them to be more flexible and innovative in seeking to find a solution for the parties. Continue reading →

You have a lot invested in your Mediation sessions. Not only are you trying to save time and money and trying to bring a conflict to an end, you may well want to try and retain a working relationship with your ex, particularly if you have young children together. Continue reading →