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16/06/2022

New Divorce Laws and Finances Posted June 16, 2022 by Michael & filed under Blog. Following the introduction of No Fault Divorce on 6 April 2022 ( under the Divorce Dissolution and Separation Act 2020) divorces can only be defended in very limited circumstances. There is a minimum 26 week period fro...

31/01/2022

Further Extension of Family Mediation Voucher Scheme Posted January 31, 2022 by Michael & filed under Blog. On 16th January 2022 the Deputy Prime Minister Dominic announced £1.3 million additional funding for the scheme to increase the total fund to circa £3 Million. The Family Mediation Council a...

22/09/2021

How to start the mediation process; MIAMS.

Before attending a joint mediation meeting you need to attend a Mediation Information Assessment Meeting, or ‘MIAM’ for short, to see if mediation could be used to resolve your difficulties and to avoid going to court. If you need to go to court you must first attend this meeting.
The MIAM is a confidential meeting between you and a mediator to look at your situation in more detail and to discuss the ways to find solutions to your problems.

The mediator will explain to you:

what your options might be.
what mediation is, and how it works.
the benefits of mediation and other appropriate forms of resolving disputes.
the likely costs of using mediation.
this is the Information part of the Meeting. The objective is to give you enough information to then make an assessment/informed decision about what option is best for you.
if you decide on mediation the mediator would then contact the other party to invite them to a similar meeting.
if you both then wish to go ahead with mediation the first joint mediation meeting would be arranged.

22/09/2021

Family Mediators Welcome Government Voucher Scheme for Family Mediation to resolve issues relating to children
Posted May 10, 2021 by Michael & filed under Blog.

The government announced on 26 March 2021 that it is investing £1m in family mediation, to support families .

Under the scheme, the Ministry of Justice will provide contributions of up to £500 per family, to resolve issues relating to children following parental separation. Mediation will be provided by Family Mediation Council Accredited (FMCA) mediators and the fund will reduce the costs of mediation for at least 2000 families.
John Taylor, Chair of the Family Mediation Council said ‘This government investment in mediation is much welcomed by the Family Mediation Council. It will help separated families agree solutions that are best for their children, taking into account what is going to be important for them as they grow up. Family mediation is a proven cost-effective way to resolve differences following separation. This voucher scheme will make it even more accessible, and will help families resolve issues for themselves, without having to go to court.’
Family mediation is a process in which an independent, professionally trained mediator helps parents work out arrangements for children and finances following separation. Mediation can also be helpful when previous child arrangements need to change, particularly as children grow up.

The Family Mediation Council is a not-for-profit organisation whose aim is to promote the use of family mediation for the benefit of the public. It does not offer mediation itself. Family Mediation Council Accredited mediators meet rigorous professional standards

22/09/2021

Extension of Family Mediation Voucher Scheme..........................
https://www.evolvemediationservice.co.uk/blog/extension-of-family-mediation-voucher-sheme/

22/09/2021

https://youtu.be/A42E9UDCk4g

22/09/2021

https://www.evolvemediationservice.co.uk/blog/new-law-to-protect-children-in-wales-from-the-harm-of-physical-punishment/

New Law to Protect Children in Wales from the Harm of Physical Punishment Posted September 20, 2021 by Michael & filed under Blog. Starting 21 March 2022, it will be illegal for anyone, including visitors, in Wales, to use any physical punishment including smacking, hitting, slapping and shaking of....

24/09/2020

Blog article about how to start mediation.

How to start family mediation, what are the first steps including arranging a MIAMS ie Mediation Information and Assessment Meetings.

30/07/2020

About Mediating ONLINE. Good for social distancing concerns.

Tips mediating online

28/07/2017

Supreme Court decides that promises might not have to be honoured on divorce financial settlements. More uncertainty ?

Divorce Finances: Birch and Birch : Supreme Court Posted July 28, 2017 by Michael & filed under Blog. A few days ago the Supreme Court clarified a question concerning the court’s powers on divorce. Divorce courts only have the powers given to them by parliament so are not free to do anything outside...

03/04/2017

This is the title to a new video posted on YouTube by HM Courts and Tribunal Service promoting a promise of a huge investment to revolutionise how justice is administered through using digital services and an online court. For divorce a simple online system is promised.