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Divorce is commonly regarded as one of the most stressful experiences a person can experience as an adult. While it can be a lengthy and arduous process, you can soften its impact by trying to divorce amicably. An amicable divorce is more likely to b...

Are pensions overlooked in no-fault divorce?

No-Fault Divorce was enacted on April 6th 2022 as part of the Divorce Dissolution and Separation Act 2020. It removes the need to prove that one party...

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Does divorce revoke your Will?

Divorce has implications for many different parts of your life, including marital finances and assets, private pension savings and the residency of an...

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Who gets the family business in a divorce?

Separation – whether you are married or not – is rarely as simple as one party just walking out. The more finances and assets you share, t...

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No-Fault Divorce: Your Questions Answered

On Wednesday April 6th 2022, the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 came into force, introducing what is commonly known as No-Fault Divorce ...

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The value of financial mediation in high net...

Any divorce involving one or more high net worth individuals can introduce significant extra complexity to the financial settlement, which in turn can...

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The Voice of the Child in Mediation

This week, 17th-21st January, the annual Family Mediation Week is raising awareness of mediation and its many benefits for families. Hosted by the Fam...

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What does the rising surrogacy rate mean for...

For most people, Christmas is a time for family. That could be biological relatives, in-laws, children, or best friends who you regard as siblings ...

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‘Your Divorce Handbook’: an interview with Marcia Lister

Marcia Mediation founder Marcia Lister has worked alongside a group of professionals from across South Manchester to produce ‘Your Divorce Handb...

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MoJ call for evidence: Is mediation the future...

The Ministry of Justice has launched a major nationwide consultation on the future of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in England and Wales, and i...

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Do your demographics determine likelihood of divorce?

Divorce can happen at any age in adulthood – you just need to be married. But are some demographics more likely to separate than others? Are cer...

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How mediators work with solicitors

A common misconception among clients who are new to mediation is that mediators and solicitors are an ‘either or’ option, when in fact the...

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Managing health & wellbeing during separation

Separation can be a challenging process even when it takes place on quite amicable terms, and even more so when there are points of dispute to try and...

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Meet Marcia

A pioneer for mediation since commencing legal practice as a family solicitor some seventeen years ago, Marcia has worked exclusively as an independent mediator since 2004, focussing initially on family mediation, and latterly on work place mediation.

Marcia’s accreditations include Family Mediation and she is a qualified child consultant practitioner. Her associations include the Professional Mediators Association and Resolution.

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