Avoiding parenting disputes around Mother's Day
March 2023 | Jane-Louise Burrows
As Mother’s Day approaches, separating couples are encouraged to avoid costly and lengthy courtroom conflict by using family mediation as an alternative dispute resolution method.
Jane-Louise Burrows, Mediator and Solicitor at Fullers Family Law commented, “Newly-separated couples can avoid Mother’s Day parenting dramas by seeking family mediation support from a family dispute specialist.
Mother’s Day is an occasion offering family members a chance to show love and appreciation, yet for parents who have recently separated or divorced, it often causes parenting disputes and challenges.
When you’re going through the emotional upheaval of separating, facing a landmark annual event like this can be very challenging.”
At Fullers Family Law, we aim to support and advise separating couples about all the benefits of family mediation as a way of avoiding costly confrontations in court over finances, property and parenting arrangements.
Mediation is much less stressful than formal court proceedings and it empowers both sides to express their views in a safe and confidential environment and to take control, make decisions together and build a positive future for themselves and their family. This is particularly important when you have children together so that you will be able to discuss and make future arrangements for them as they grow and their needs develop.
Thinking ahead to Easter, family birthdays & school breaks in 2023
Forward planning of parenting arrangements for Mother’s Day and other special 2023 occasions is key and can help limit conflict between separated couples. It’s worth taking a few moments now to consider what will happen during other significant and upcoming 2023 events, including bank holidays, school breaks and parents’ birthdays.
The practicalities of working out which parent children will spend time with, and when, can cause headaches and on special days, wishes and demands can change. If parenting arrangements haven’t been sorted in advance, events like Mother’s Day can potentially escalate tensions.
Making parenting arrangements that work for all family members all year round can feel daunting and it can be hard to set aside the strong emotions that come with separation, but doing so can bring huge benefits to all family members for years to come.
The professional family mediators at Fullers Family Law can help you work together to agree flexible plans that work for your family’s specific circumstances.
Our mediator Jane-Louise Burrows is accredited by the Family Mediation Council and can talk with separating couples to help them make parenting plans, as well as formalising property and money agreements, helping avoid courtroom confrontation.
Government Mediation Voucher Scheme
Fullers Family Law is also a part of the government's free mediation voucher scheme which contributes £500 towards the cost of mediation for families if they need to discuss arrangements for children.
To find out more about the scheme and to apply, please visit - https://fullersfamilylaw.com/blog/2022/11/free-mediation-vouchers-worth-500-help-reduce-cost-legal-fees
For more information about the benefits of mediation or if you would like to book a consultation, please contact Jane-Louise Burrows on 01234 343134 or at jane-louise@fullersfamilylaw.com or book a FREE callback here.
