When couples make an agreement about what should happen if they divorce or separate they are not binding upon the court but will be taken into consideration.
In order to issue a family application (concerning children or finances) at Court it is a mandatory requirement that the Applicant has to attend a MIAM (Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting).
Deciding what happens to your children when you and your partner split up is not easy. It is difficult to work out and agree what is best for your children. In particular, the two of you might [...]
Going to court to get Residence and Contact disputes resolved should be a last resort. There are many other ways of reaching an agreement on what should happen with your children which are [...]
In collaborative law, each party has a legal advisor who also works with the other legal advisor to reach an agreement. The process is collaborative rather than adversarial with honest and open [...]
When relationships break down talking things through can seem too hard as the strongest feelings are hurt, bitterness and anger. However, the best solutions are those which you work out together [...]
At Harney & Wells we very much believe that going to court is a last resort. It is far more effective (in every way possible) for family disputes to be resolved by agreement. However, it is often [...]
