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Why Summer Can Feel Different After Separation For many families, summer brings a sense of ease, longer days, lighter routines, and opportunities to spend time together. When you are navigating a separation, it can feel very different. Alongside practical changes, there may be uncertainty, emotional strain, and questions about how things will work now. Children often feel this too, even if they do not express it directly. The aim is not to create a perfect summer. It is to cr

No‑fault divorce was introduced in England and Wales in April 2022, with the promise of making separation kinder, less adversarial and more straightforward. Three years on, many people arriving at Mediation Information and Assessment Meetings ask the same question: “If divorce is no‑fault now, why does this still feel so hard?” This blog looks honestly at what has genuinely improved, what hasn’t, and where support such as mediation fits into the reality of separation today. W

As Sir Andrew McFarlane approaches his retirement on 13 April 2026, his final “View from the President’s Chambers” looks not backwards, but firmly ahead. Rather than a retrospective, this final message from the outgoing President of the Family Division sets the tone for the next chapter of the Family Court: one focused on children, modernisation, and a justice system that serves families more effectively and compassionately. The Child Focused Model: The Future of Private Law

Spring has a quiet way of reminding us that renewal is possible. The days brighten, the air softens, and nature begins again even after the harshest winter. If you’re navigating a separation or divorce, spring can be an especially powerful season. It offers a natural pause, a moment to take stock of what you’ve been carrying, and an invitation to gently release what no longer supports you. This blog explores how you can use the energy of spring to reset emotionally, reconnect

For many couples who choose a calm, collaborative, and holistic approach to separation, the journey often begins long before any professional is involved. Some reach their own agreements around the kitchen table. Others work things out through mediation. Some use coaching or structured conversations to help them communicate more clearly. Whatever the starting point, more and more couples now ask the same question: “We’ve reached our agreement - can we use one lawyer to finali

Separation and divorce are among the most challenging transitions a family can experience. When emotions run high and the future feels uncertain, the process chosen to navigate these changes can significantly influence the outcome for everyone involved. Increasingly, families are turning to mediation as a constructive, future‑focused alternative to adversarial routes. With Family Mediation Week taking place from 26–30 January, this is an ideal moment to highlight the value of