Managing Client’s Expectations
Many solicitors talk to me about managing their client’s expectations and sometimes how difficult this can be. As a Family Consultant I understand that expectations can only be managed when everyone involved in the process has clear, effective communication and are aware of the rules, boundaries and consequences that accrue if those parameters are not […]
Advising Grandparents Of Their Rights
A recent Reddit post had social media at loggerheads recently. A father had asked for opinions on a ‘list’ he had drawn up before the birth of his first baby, stating the dos and don’ts for guests when they came to see the newborn. New parents can be anxious about their tiny bundle, often worrying about […]
The Benefits Of Arbitration In Family Law
Further to our coverage of the Birmingham Law Society’s Bi-annual Family Law Conference, we look at the talk by Nicholas Allen QC regarding the benefits of arbitration over litigation. There are many known benefits to arbitration in every area of law, not just that of commercial or business. Family law is showing increasing numbers of […]
Case of Mediation Increasing But The Court System Still Under Strain
The latest figures from the MoJ has shown increases in the number of mediation assessments for the quarter April – September 2019. Figures released have shown a 14% increase from the last quarter in the amount of Mediation Information and Assessment Meetings (MIAMs) but this is still much lower than the pre-LASPO levels. There was […]
