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The Government’s new protocol for couples before they issue court proceedings

To help those going through separation and divorce to become aware of mediation and understand how it could support and…


Posted in: Mediation

The court’s approach when considering divorce settlements

What factors does the court taken into account when dealing with the financial aspects of divorce and what approach does…


Posted in: Divorce

Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting – Referral form

Before making an application to the court to resolve an issue in relation to your children and/or with regard to…


Posted in: Mediation

Parenting together but apart

If you divorce or separate, you do still continue to be parents and will need to resolve the future arrangements…


Posted in: Child Law

Finalising financial settlements using the court process

If one of the parties is not willing to provide voluntary disclosure or negotiate, or progress is not being made,…


Posted in: Finance

What does the collaborative law process involve?

If you decide that the collaborative law process is the one you wish to use, you and your collaborative lawyer…


Posted in: Collaborative Law

The Divorce Process

How do you start the divorce process? Divorce is started by a document called a petition. Each petition for divorce follows…


Posted in: Divorce

Useful Links

Please see below a list of useful links Finance Direct Gov – information for single parents including child support. Department for…


Posted in: Child Law, Collaborative Law, Divorce, Finance, Living Together, Mediation, Separation