Family Law Mediation

So how does family mediation actually work? At its core, it’s a structured, confidential process that helps separating or divorcing couples agree arrangements for their children and finances, without setting foot in a courtroom. The process begins with a private assessment meeting, where an impartial mediator gets a clear picture of your situation, then moves into joint sessi...

So can a child actually change a Child Arrangements Order without their parents’ agreement? Not directly; that power sits with the family court alone. But the law doesn’t ignore a child’s voice either. Under the Children Act 1989, a child’s wishes are weighed as part of the wider decision, and in limited cases, a child can even ask the court for permission to apply to the cou...