The Average Cost of A divorce Divorce can be a very stressful affair. This is majorly due to the financial loss that comes with it. The court charges a fixed price as soon as you apply for a divorce. In addition to that, you have to pay the solicitors and barristers for their services. The…
Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting (MIAM) EXPLAINED
What is MIAM’s? The acronym used for Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting is MIAM. In April 2011, MIAM’s were first introduced. In April 2014, MIAM was made mandatory for those who wish to make an application to the family court. This reform was a part of various reforms done by the Children and Families Act…
Financial Issues on Divorce or Civil Partnership Dissolution
There are no rules in English law which prescribe any mathematical formula for division of assets or amount of maintenance a spouse or civil partner needs to pay to the other in case of divorce or same-sex civil partnership dissolution. While the court has the discretion on financial decision, it is guided by various factors:…
Will Divorce make your Ex a better parent?
Divorce is that stage when a couple decides to live separately. The husband and the wife believe that their relationship is in danger and cannot work out anymore due to the presence of some inappropriateness which is harming their marriage. Seeking a divorce is a tough decision. There are a lot of couples who have…
Agreeing your finances within your Divorce – A Guide
Divorce is that stage when a couple decides to live separately. The husband and the wife believe that their relationship cannot work anymore due to the presence of some inappropriateness which is harming their bonding. Seeking a divorce is a tough decision. There are a lot of couples who go directly to the court for…
Definition of Divorce in terms of Mediation
There are a lot of people who are not well aware of how mediation works. They have heard about Mediation but they are not able to understand it deeply. There are a lot of people who are coming forward to take the help of mediators for solving their divorce cases. Since there is no need…
Changing a will after divorce or separation
For those who are through or going through a situation of marriage breakdown, making a will not prove to be beneficial for you. You should realize that just as any current will is not suitable for your new situation, you should consider making a new will which should be according to your new life situation.…
Children are not harmed by divorce but by continuing arguments
In a divorce, children are often harmed by the understandable differences between separated parents that turn into disputes and arguments, which lead to conflicts that are left unresolved. It is not preferable to sit with continuing disputes for too long. Any form of conflict needs to be effectively resolved. Effective and efficient resolution of conflict…
Protect the family business on divorce by using collaborative law or mediation
You are already aware about the personal and financial impact of a divorce.You may realize how worse it gets when you understand the perspective of the divorce court judges about business owners and entrepreneurs. It is essential to not allow a divorce to damage the health of your family business, which is intended to produce…
Legal Aid In Birmingham
Legal Aid In Birmingham Legal aid is set up by the federal government with the mandate to assist individuals without financial means to access the law equally. Here at UK Family Mediation Service, we provide a variety of legal aid advice. Note that the legal aid system pays the legal fees for your legal representation…