Going through divorce is painful and stressful. Couples often need mediation to help them see things clearer
In our first Facebook live we talked about life after separation and offered our tips to those going through this. Have a look at the video
Coping with divorce is a far from easy task and often you can struggle to know which way is up following a separation. Depression after divorce is common and separation can often throw up other issues such as anxiety, low self-esteem, sleeping problems and all manner of other issues. The divorce recovery can take some time and it can certainly be a long time before you feel there is life after divorce. Living alone after divorce can also give rise…
In mediation we sometimes see parents where the relationship between one parent and the child or children is starting to break down, or has already. That person can present as being frustrated with what is happening, very sad at the turn of events, extremely angry or a combination of all of these and more. The reasons for this are varied but at this stage we should make clear that we are talking about situations where neither parent presents a risk…
We can all find ourselves laden down at times with thoughts, emotions and feelings that are no longer helping us in the same way we can find our homes drowning under a weight of possessions and paperwork. This can often be evident following a separation which is such a significant life event. In this video Louisa talks a little about this and aims to start a thought process with people about how we might move forward from identifying that we…
Coming to your first mediation meeting can be very scary as you don’t know what to expect and are often carrying a huge bag of emotions. In this video Louisa talks about the first meeting and what she does to try to make it as comfortable an experience as possible.
A big theme in new enquiries to LKW Family Mediation recently has been the fear that the other person won’t engage in the family mediation process, or that they won’t engage with good grace. We have honestly lost count of the number of times that we’ve been told the other person won’t come to a meeting only to have them reply that they’d really like to come and when can they book an appointment. Money is of course tight during…
I was recently approached to prepare a leaflet to help family law professionals explain to clients what is involved in family mediation and what the benefits are. This was such a good idea that it seemed worth sharing with other professionals. The leaflet is only one side of A4 and it covers what happens in mediation, what the benefits are and what to do if you’re still worried about attending mediation after reading the leaflet. To download your copy…
A far cry from the Victorian idea that children should be seen and not heard. It is now accepted that children need to feel they’re being heard and this is especially important when their parents separate. Louisa gives some tips in this video for ensuring that you hear your children’s voices during the separation.
When you first separate from a partner it is natural and normal to feel emotional. You are experiencing a significant life change. In mediation we often see clients who are very emotional at their first meeting. Sometimes your emotion may spill out as soon as you get into the room. Other times you can keep a lid on your emotions until such time as we ask you about your children and how they’re coping with the separation. There can be…
In our family mediation sessions we see people in a range of places. Sometimes people have started to come to terms with their separation, other times both parties have moved on by the time they come to sort things out. Generally speaking it can often make matters easier to resolve where you have both moved at least a good way through the healing process. Sometimes that’s just not possible and there can be compelling emotional and financial reasons to resolve…
