Can New Mediation Scheme Lessen Heartache of Divorce? Says Lawyer Mark Smith

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We've all heard stories about warring couples reaching stalemates, arguing over everything but the kitchen sink and relationships breaking down so significantly that neither party is willing to communicate, other than through a legal representative.

It's true to say that some divorces do get this embittered, however, with around 80 per cent of couples reaching agreement without going to a final court hearing there will be many who remain on talking terms throughout and are willing to discuss their futures, albeit separately, using their solicitors productively to find a resolution.

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Can New Mediation Scheme Lessen Heartache of Divorce? Says Lawyer Mark Smith

Divorce or the breakdown of a family unit can be difficult at the best of times, and at worst it can have a profound effect on everyone involved, particularly the children. The more traditional adversarial approach through the cou...

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