Overview

Mediators should be able to draft consent orders for couples in mediation.  This is the response of iFLG to a consultation by the Family Mediation Council.  It can be found here or by enquiry to the firm.

News of the breakdown of the marriage of America’s sweethearts - Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie - has sent shockwaves across the world. Since the announcement of their separation there has been a media frenzy.

The International Family Law Group LLP has responded to the recent EU consultation on the future of the EU Mediation Directive. This important EU law of 2008 came into force in May 2011 with the intention of strongly encouraging the use of mediation, and also incidentally other ADR, in both cross-border cases and in all national cases. Part 3 of the FPR 2010 is part of its implementation process.

The UK government has taken a full part in the review of the Directive.

The International Family Law Group LLP is a specialist practice looking after the needs of international families.

­Where families have close connections to other countries it is important to take great care. Here are our top ten facts for international families:

One of the key changes in the family justice system on 22 April 2014 in England and Wales is the mandatory requirement to attend a mediation information and assessment meeting (known as a MIAM) before the commencement of the almost all family court proceedings relating to children or financial orders.­ This requirement has been in place since April 2011 but is now much stiffer and is likely to be strongly enforced by the courts.­ There has even been some suggestion that, now or later, applica

FamilyLaw.co.uk: It doesn't appear on most itineraries of holiday companies; morning: visit to the Dubai family courts, afternoon: at leisure, evening: trip to the gold souk.