Recent changes to Legal Aid mean that less people will qualify for financial assistance through their divorce. However, this may not be a bad thing. Mediation services are fast becoming a standard when it comes to divorce proceedings, with more and more law firms offering mediation services to their clients.
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\nIn fact, only cases dealing with domestic violence or child-protection now go straight to court. Most other cases are passed through mediation services firstly.
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\nThis can be a lot quicker and a lot cheaper, with cases lasting on average just 110 days compared to 450 for non-mediated divorces. Ministry of Justice figures also suggest that the average cost of mediation is \u00a3535, compared to \u00a37,000 for litigated cases.
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\nWhere mediation services can be seen as a scary prospect for many divorcing couples, in realist it is a fairly straightforward process. Initially there is an assessment to identify the key factors, mostly children or finances, then four or five 90 minute sessions spread over a few weeks. A \u2018memorandum of understanding’ is then produced which can form the basis of a legal settlement.
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\nTo learn more about mediation in divorce please contact us on 0845 548 1007.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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