Sir Andrew McFarlane, the President of the Family Division, recently delivered a speech in which he stressed the need for mediation in resolving family disputes. He said…

“What mediation offers is a structured and safe environment in which those in dispute can discuss and hopefully resolve their problems. It is professional help with problem solving”.

Here at Maxwell Hodge, our Family Team fully support mediation as an essential tool for resolving family issues. We have a good working relationship with accredited family mediators. We can provide legal support and advice and can formalise agreements reached in mediation into Court orders.

A Court order is necessary to dissolve a marriage. A couple whose marriage breaks down do not become unmarried simply by living apart. There must be a formal divorce to dissolve the marriage, and we can help with that.

A financial Court order made at the same time is necessary to bring about financial independence. A couple who reaches a financial settlement following the breakdown of their marriage should always have the settlement written into a Court order and approved by a Judge to make it 100% binding. We can help with that too.

Call us to discuss today.