by Gordon Clubb | Dec 31, 2015
Amidst all the problems in Syria and the rest of the Middle East the Palestinian crisis seems to have almost been forgotten. That was until the most recent spate of bombings and the rather graphic videoing of a Palestinian being gunned down in Jerusalem. About three...
by Gordon Clubb | Dec 28, 2015
I love Christmas. Not just because it’s an excuse for overindulgence but because when I walk around the streets and in the shopping centres everyone seems so excited. There is the general feeling of expectations for the big day. Music clearly plays a big part in...
by Greg Rance | Dec 21, 2015
I trained as a civil mediator in Florida and as part of my training I was required to observe some mediations. In Florida most mediators are retired judges or attorneys who mostly use an evaluative style of mediation utilising what is termed “the caucus...
by Paul Sandford | Dec 17, 2015
Since 22nd April 2014 it is now a legal requirement that those who want to take a family case to court have to attend a MIAMS meeting first – this applies if it involves children or financial issues after divorce or the dissolution of a civil partnership. There...
by Paul Sandford | Dec 14, 2015
It is quite apparent that marriage is on the decline. Many couples simply cohabit instead. Increasing numbers of people need help and advice in connection with cohabitation disputes rather than marriage disputes. What many cohabiting couples do not realise is that...