Mediation

Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass) – This is an organisation which works with children and young people and their families, and then advises the family court on what it considers to be in the best interests of each child. Cafcass worker – Depending on what the family[...]

When families fall apart, do they fall too easily into court? An analysis of a speech given by Sir Andrew McFarlane (AM), President of the Family Division, on October 31st 2022, at The Worcestershire High Sheri’s Lecture 2022 at the University of Worcester AM suggests that separating parents[...]

“I did not know Mr Picave was a McKenzie Friend until the hearing was over. I assumed he was a solicitor…” – Mr D, Counsel, Family Law The quality and competence of a McKenzie Friend vary dramatically. The lack of regulation around McKenzie Friends means almost anyone can be[...]

A MIAM is a Mediation, Information and Assessment Meeting. The MIAM will last about an hour and will give you an opportunity to tell the mediator about your situation. It will allow you to identify the issues that need to be decided. The mediator will tell you about the mediation process and other[...]