This sounds like a slightly strange title for a video but all is explained. Louisa talks about how changing how she viewed a certain issue opened up new opportunities for her and talks about the parallels between this and how she approaches mediation. You can watch the video below Please follow and like us:
Here at LKW Family Mediation we understand how daunting it can be to start mediation. This fear can be exacerbated by not knowing what to expect. In this video we give you a tour of one of our mediation rooms and the facilities we have. We hope that this will help to alleviate some of the fear that can exist around the unknown. Please follow and like us:
When you first separate from a partner it can be hard to know what to do first or to envisage a point where they might be a resolution. This video talks about how to find a way forward when you separate and is a great starting point if you have recently separated. Please follow and like us:
This video talks about a new initiative that Louisa Whitney (the founder of LKW Family Mediation) has helped to set up. It’s an initiative that offers transparent fixed fees for a range of professional services for couples who are going through a separation or divorce. The video explains why the service was much needed and how it operates. For more information about Surrey Divorce Solutions you can go to www.surreydivorcesolutions.co.uk Please follow and like us:
In this video Louisa explains how mediators help clients to find solutions as part of the mediation process. We hope it helps to demystify the mediation process! Please follow and like us:
There’s been a lot in the news recently about sky high fees paid by couples as part of particularly acrimonious court battles. As with all media reports about divorce they tend to relate to a minority of people – who are usually wealthy – rather than the majority of people who separate and divorce. But how much a divorce will cost you is one of the first questions that people want to know the answer to. It’s an important part…
Recent years have seen a steady increase in the number of couples entering mediation. This is due in part to changes in the law, but also a greater awareness amongst members of the public about what mediation is. They find the idea of being in control of their own resolution appealing. They are also attracted by how quickly the process can work, and the cost savings that can be made. Lawyers too have seen the benefits of supporting clients in…
A hot topic for non-mediation professionals, who are familiar with mediation, is often when is mediation not suitable. Our answer to this is that it is not suitable in very few cases. Some people are critical of mediators, saying that mediators argue that mediation is the answer to all disputes. This is of course not the case and there are circumstances in which mediation is definitely not appropriate (which we’ll come onto in a minute). However, we would draw a…
When you separate from a partner then it’s a given that two things you will need are to heal and to find a resolution. These two are intertwined and sometimes you need to make considerable progress with one before you can make progress with the other. You may also have a number of other needs beyond that and here at LKW Family Mediation we encourage you to give some thought to those needs so that the resolution is a holistic…
We have recently put together a downloadable pdf of our top 10 tips to help separating couples to work together as constructively as possible. It follows our approach of helping couples who separate to find a resolution that is tailor made for them, and their children, through constructive discussion. You don’t need to be a client to download this. It is free to anyone who feels that it might assist. So please feel free to download it and share with…
