by Elisabet Anderson | Nov 1, 2016 | Three minute blog
MIAM stands for Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting. You will need a MIAM in most cases before making an application to the family court for a child arrangement or financial order. What happens at a MIAM? The meeting has three main purposes. Firstly,...
by Elisabet Anderson | Oct 18, 2016 | Three minute blog
A mediator’s letter has landed on the mat inside your front door. You have no idea what it’s about. Your ex has contacted a mediation service for help with “parenting arrangements”. But why? The kids see their dad every other weekend – as...
by Elisabet Anderson | Oct 5, 2016 | Three minute blog
How long does family mediation take? The short, although not very helpful, answer is: How long is a piece of string? The length of family mediation depends on the circumstances. Do finances or parenting need sorting out? Or finances and parenting? Are the participants...
by Elisabet Anderson | Sep 16, 2016 | Mediators & Others, Three minute blog
Peer Mediation – It Makes Perfect Sense When children fall out and argue, they rush to a grown-up for help to sort things out. They need to tell, and quick, before the other kid gets in with their version of events! Communication, or rather a breakdown in...
by Elisabet Anderson | Aug 4, 2016 | Three minute blog
Bringing Up Britain with Mariella Fostrup BBC Radio 4 If you are in the process of separating or starting divorce proceedings, you might find this programme helpful. It offers practical and sensitive advice and support for parents who are about to, or have already...
