This morning I was taking a credit card number from a client. Of the 23 numbers taken, one was incorrect. As a result, the system broke down and payment was not accepted. A few days ago, I received a referral
Anxiety is a huge problem among our younger generation for many reasons especially when their parents separate. This article focuses on how parents can work together in and outside mediation to address and alleviate any anxiety their children may be
What about court cost orders against someone for refusing mediation? This question seems to be very topical at the moment, in various areas of law and cases which end up in court, where one person has refused mediation. If one
Why is it so important to put your parenting relationship first? Because your children need you too! IF you are serious about not wanting them to suffer from their parents separation and the conflict that often ensues. What do I
I am sure that this question must vex mediators all over the world. It is often down to the skill of the mediator to persuade and influence everyone in dispute to give mediation their best shot but the mediator needs an opportunity to
One of the highlights for me of a recent presentation given by Dr Gabija about neuroscience and conflict was the part when she talked about ‘mammalian brain’ dominant traits compared with ‘human brain’ dominant traits (and ‘reptilian brain’ which this article
Below, I list some of the barriers I believe many clients experience when considering family mediation as an option and during the mediation process. There is a natural tendency on separation and divorce, generally fed by a sense of fear and
My 9 year old step daughter is currently learning, and, it is fair to say, struggling a little, to tie the shoe laces on her first pair of lace-up shoes, feeling more and more grown up by the minute. In
How can Family Mediation help parents to reach best outcomes for their children during the painful separation or divorce and remain child focussed. Sadly, thousands of people are still divorcing each year and the pain of separation or divorcing can
As I pounded away on the cross trainer yesterday, watching the television screens in front of me and trying to reduce the Christmas waistline, up came Judge Rinder hearing a case about child contact and arrears of child maintenance. He