Paul Kemp3 minHow to prepare for family mediationFamily Mediation works best when all involved – mediators and participants – bring the best version of themselves to the mediation sessions.
romy6183 minConfession: I don't know how to play with my kidsA few scenarios: James and Stacey James comes into mediation because his ex-wife, Stacey is keen that he should ‘step up to the plate’...
Paul Kemp3 minCohabitation Law ReformWhy are the laws surrounding cohabitation being reformed and what can cohabiting couples do to protect their rights?
Paul Kemp3 minFinancial Mediation ProcessIn this blog, I will provide an outline of the process that you would go through in mediation for finances. Setting the Agenda To ensure...
Paul Kemp2 minFamily Mediation for FinancesWhy is family mediation often better for separating couples making choices about their property and finances?
Paul Kemp2 min5 Life Lessons we can learn from Elephants.Seeing the elephants set us thinking. What can we all learn from elephants that would help us to make good choices?
Paul Kemp4 minDividing belongings when separating.Or in other words, 'Who keeps the teaspoons?' Lawyers at court often become frustrated when, having negotiated a deal for the family...
Kirsty Drew3 minHow can I mediate with my ex?There are some occasions when mediation ought not to be attempted. Your mediator will address this with you before they agree to conduct...
Kirsty Drew3 minHow to choose a mediator?The most important question to ask when considering a mediator is: ‘Are you registered with the Family Mediation Council?’
Paul Kemp2 minTips for Christmas for separated families.Families across the Western world are deep in negotiation about how they will spend the Christmas holiday. For any family, it gets...
Kirsty Drew2 minHelping your child through separation and divorce.Mums and Dads who come to family mediation are usually asked what they most want for their children. Their first answer is almost always...
Kirsty Drew3 minInformation for step-parents.Step-parents (and especially stepmothers) get a bad press – and it’s pretty much unfair on the many women (and men) who are doing their...
Kirsty Drew1 minWhere can parents turn for information?You never wanted to be a single parent; few mums or dads do. But here you are, feeling lost and alone and with lots of questions. Over...