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Thameside Collaborative Lawyers and Mediators Meeting

The next POD Meeting will take place on Thursday 5th March 5 pm Russell Cooke, Kingston.  

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Thursday 6th June 2019 Thameside Collaborative Lawyers and Mediators POD Meeting

At 5 pm Morrisons, Teddington  

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Mediation – how can it help you?

Mediation – how can it help you? For separating couples, mediation is an opportunity for both of you to talk face to face, to resolve together all the issues arising from your separation or divorce, such as arrangements for children, money and housing, with the help of only a mediator in the room with both

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Wednesday 13 February 2019 at 5 pm: Thameside Family Collaborative Lawyers and Mediators POD Meeting

Thameside Family Collaborative Lawyers and Mediators POD Meeting at Russell Cooke, Kingston Upon Thames

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Reforms to the Family Justice System

On Tuesday 22 April 2014, some of the most significant reforms to the Family Justice System in a decade are implemented. The new Family Court will open its doors, and many other changes come into effect. MIAMS: The Children and Families Act 2014 includes provision to require the potential applicant to attend a Mediation Information

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Benefits of Using a Family Consultant from the Start of the Case: Use the Full Collaborative Team

The family consultant is neutral and connects with each client prior to the first full meeting. When an intervention is needed the clients already know and trust the family consultant. Having a trained expert to facilitate emotional triggers, rather than having them escalate, saves time, money and is healthier. The collaborative lawyers feel secure knowing the

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Thameside Collaborative Community Meeting at The White Swan, Richmond Upon Thames on Monday 20 February 2012 at 6pm. Speaker Fiona Read: The Legal Process

We are feeling like a community after an interesting and convivial evening.  Thank you to Fiona for a great overview on the legals with the insight from the bench.  We are getting to know each other, to discuss and exchange information and ideas.  Thank you for all contributions and to Louise Barretto for organising and

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What is Family Consultation? or What is the Role of Family Consultants?

Great news. Diana Pringle, Sylvia Duncan and other Family Consultants are coming together to discuss their role and to prepare a section for the Web Site.  We look forward to hearing from you further. 21 November 2011

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STOP PRESS IMPORTANT NOTICE: 10 November 2011

The first Family Consultant, Diana Pringle, has joined the Thameside Community.  Welcome.  We look forward to working together, continuing to build our community to assist couples and families.

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Thameside Mediators Ready to Provide Mediation Information and Assessment Meetings (MIAMS)

The pre-application protocol for mediation information and assessment came into force on 6 April 2011. From that date, applicants wishing to make an application in relevant family proceedings should provide a completed FM1 with their application — confirming that they have attended a Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting (or are exempt from doing so.) The assessment

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