In England from April 2013 legal aid will no longer be available for private family law cases, including child contact arrangements and anything to do with divorce. Since April 2011 separating couples have been legally obliged to undergo assessment to see if their cases can be resolved by mediation. Wonder how long it takes for this to happen in Ireland in view of the financial pressure the public sector is under …[Read More…..]
No Mandatory Mediation in Italy
Italy’s Constitutional Court ruled that the Italian government had exceeded its legislative authority in making mediation a mandatory precursor to trial. The ruling caused a lot of discussions among Italian lawyers practicing mediation. At the same time EU countries became very interested in Italy’s ap-proach to mediation.:. …[Read More…..]
Top 10 Reasons To Mediate Your Seperation or Divorce
Mediation is a process for resolving conflict and coming to an agreement where decision-making remains with the parties. A neutral mediator assists parties in arriving at a mutually acceptable agreement. In contrast to an adversarial proceeding, mediation emphasizes cooperative problem solving and addressing the needs of all involved. Mediation can be used for all types of conflict, however it is particularly useful in the context of divorce and family disputes. Here are some reasons why:. …[Read More…..]
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