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Child Arrangements

male and female couple at kitchen table with third party helping them reach an agreement. One of the 11 ways to reach an agreement.
31 July
17:30

11 Ways to Settle Parenting and Financial Disputes on Divorce

Reviewed for accuracy Last updated: June 2026 Editorial standards by Jess Knauf, Director of Client Strategy at Mediate UK, June…
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parenting plan UK what to include, child sitting on dad's shoulders holding a packet of sweets.
26 October
13:41

12 things you should include when agreeing a parenting plan

Reviewed for accuracy Last updated: June 2026 by Jess Knauf, Director of Client Strategy at Mediate UK, June 2026. Information…
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hands on a glass wall with two children playing on the other side
17 May
18:47

Denied access to your child? 6 steps to see them again

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Divorce

a female I her forties drinking coffee and enjoying a MIAM online mediation session with a family mediator.
10 February
16:34

5 Stages of the Grief Cycle in Divorce

What are the 5 stages of the grief cycle in divorce? The grief cycle in divorce refers to the stages…
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Finance

filling in a court form - Form D81
2 March
12:06

Guide to the new Form D81

Reviewed for accuracy Last updated: July 2026 Written by Jess Knauf, Director of Client Strategy at Mediate UK, and reviewed…
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money - uk currency
6 August
15:40

Can I Refuse Financial Disclosure?

Can I Refuse Financial Disclosure? Whilst many divorce settlements can be resolved amicably, some can be more challenging, particularly when…
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male and female couple at kitchen table with third party helping them reach an agreement. One of the 11 ways to reach an agreement.
31 July
17:30

11 Ways to Settle Parenting and Financial Disputes on Divorce

Reviewed for accuracy Last updated: June 2026 Editorial standards by Jess Knauf, Director of Client Strategy at Mediate UK, June…
By in Finance, Child Arrangements

Mediation

woman googling - Will it look bad if I don't attend Mediation?
11 September
16:54

If I Refuse Mediation Will it go Against me in Court UK

Mediation is always a voluntary process, although the courts can and will look at the conduct of both parties before…
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MIAM Certificate on a laptop screen as part of mediation and MIAM exemption
20 April
11:47

Understanding MIAM Exemptions: Your Complete Guide to the 15 Legal Exemptions

Do you need to attend a MIAM? Since April 2014 it has been compulsory to at least consider Family Mediation…
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Property

Row of UK houses representing property valuation during divorce mediation
17 March
11:26

Who Gets the House in a Divorce? Your Complete Guide to Property Division

Who Gets the House in a Divorce or Separation? Key Highlights: The family home is typically divided based on future…
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holding wooden house to show a Mesher Order UK
23 August
13:58

MESHER ORDER UK 2026: DELAYING THE SALE OF THE FAMILY HOME

Reviewed for accuracy Last updated: April 2026 by Jess Knauf, Director of Client Strategy at Mediate UK, April 2026. Based…
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