As difficult as a divorce can be for a married couple, it can be just as upsetting and confusing for a child. Parents tend to want what is best for their children and are apprehensive about the effects a potentially long, drawn out court battle can have on the family. One alternative to divorce that some families find success with is divorce mediation. Through mediation, you can often talk through each aspect of your divorce agreement without needing to take things to court or work with multiple lawyers.
Read moreThere are good reasons for going down the arbitration route – Fiona Sasan
Perhaps now more than at any other time is the beginning of the era of Arbitration in family matters. It is anticipated that the Scottish government will shortly legislate for legal aid to be available for alternative dispute resolution such as arbitration in certain child disputes, recognising that this is a credible process for the changed world we are all now living in
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