How arguing affects your kids – and how...
It’s no surprise that many couples adopt a parenting style that relies on not disagreeing in front of the kids – presenting a united front...
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How arguing affects your kids – and how...
It’s no surprise that many couples adopt a parenting style that relies on not disagreeing in front of the kids – presenting a united front...
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Access rights for grandparents debated in Parliament (again)
One of the enduring questions about caring for children after their parents divorce was debated in Parliament again at the start of this month, as Con...
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Divorce (Financial Provision) Bill aims to limit maintenance...
Suggest that the UK legal system is out of date when it comes to divorce, and you’re unlikely to raise many eyebrows, with judges regularly maki...
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Fault or no fault? Divorcing without blame in...
If you ask someone to name a legal contract that is binding for life, they might suggest life insurance, equity release or perhaps a pension annuity &...
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Why is child-inclusive mediation so important?
Any divorce can be stressful and emotional, but when young children are involved that can amplify the stress levels exponentially. Instead of just bei...
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The case of Tini Owens and why we...
The recent Supreme Court judgement in the case of Owens v Owens highlights once again the need for a sixth option in divorce cases – that of no-...
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What’s the buzz about a no-fault divorce consultation?
No-fault divorce headlines appeared all over UK news feeds and social media timelines on Friday September 7th, amid rumours that the UK government is ...
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Outdated English divorce law leads to exaggerated unreasonable...
The lack of a no-fault divorce option in English divorce law has led thousands of couples to use exaggerated claims of unreasonable behaviour as a way...
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5 common mistakes about what mediators do (and...
The dictionary definition of mediation will tell you it’s intervention or arbitration in an attempt to resolve a dispute, and while this is a go...
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Why mediation should be a priority for high...
Money is a major factor in many divorces – although not all, as some couples separate with sufficient individual incomes to sustain their existi...
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Doctors and divorce – let mediation be your...
Working in the medical profession has its own challenges – long hours, high stress levels, and often a relatively high income compared to other ...
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Cultural considerations in divorce and mediation
When we talk about mediation in divorce proceedings, especially where children are involved, it’s often in the context of sharing care of childr...
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A pioneer for mediation since commencing legal practice as a family solicitor some seventeen years ago, Marcia has worked exclusively as an independent mediator since 2004, focussing initially on family mediation, and latterly on work place mediation.
Marcia’s accreditations include Family Mediation and she is a qualified child consultant practitioner. Her associations include the Professional Mediators Association and Resolution.