When it comes to ensuring that your child receives adequate financial support from the other parent, the conversation can be challenging. However, raising key points during family mediation can make a significant difference. Here are five critical factors to consider when negotiating child maintenance, financial support, or trying to raise more money: 1. Lifestyle Discrepancies One crucial point to address…
Navigating financial agreements after separation can be a daunting a complex journey; it’s essential to understand the key steps and considerations involved. Whether you’re going through a divorce or simply separating from a partner, effective mediation can help you reach a fair financial agreement without the need for court intervention. Here at Family Mediation Services, we specialize in helping you…
As the cost of living continues to rise, many families are feeling the pinch, making it crucial to unlock free family mediation with legal aid. Even after a change in government following 14 years of Conservative leadership, the economic pressures remain. Families across the country are turning to public funding sources, whether it’s through benefits, free childcare during the summer…
This week we bring you insights to help you navigate and understand legal aid for family disputes. Prior to 2012, legal aid was available for all family matters to individuals on a low income. However, the criteria have since changed, and legal aid is now available only in specific circumstances. Here, we provide details on the two types of legal…
In today’s blog, we share five simple and legal ways you can come to child maintenance agreements with your ex-partner. Utilize the Child Maintenance Calculator Firstly, before seeking out external help, both parents can reach a child maintenance agreement independently using the Child Maintenance Calculator. This tool provides a guideline for calculating payments based on various factors, ensuring both parents…
Family mediation doesn’t have to cost a fortune. In this blog, I’ll walk you through how you can secure legal aid for family mediation, particularly for child arrangements like access, contact, residence, or child maintenance disputes. 1. Low Income If you’re in receipt of Universal Credit and have received a payment in the last 30 days, you automatically qualify for…
How does divorce mediation compare with court? Divorce mediation vs court has been an ongoing discussion. The divorce mediators ensure that all family mediation in divorce proceedings are aligned with the S.25 Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 factors. Judges will apply these factors to divorcing couples. Our independent divorce mediators do the same thing. Our divorce mediation services will help you…
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