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Mediation from your sofa?

Posted by Sarah Spence

Posted in: Mediation/Dispute Resolution

Posted on: 24th April 2020

We are all facing new challenges due to the Covid 19 pandemic and new ways of working for those working from home but we are beginning to adjust. Mediation has... Read more

Family Mediation Week

Posted by The Dodds Solicitors Team

Posted in: Family/Mediation/Care, General News, Mediation/Dispute Resolution

Posted on: 21st January 2020

This week 20th – 24th January 2020 is Family Mediation Week. Mediation is a conversation worth having. John Taylor, chair of the Family Mediation Council said ‘it is not surprising... Read more

Children Act Orders: Child Arrangements Over Christmas

Posted by The Dodds Solicitors Team

Posted in: Family/Mediation/Care, Mediation/Dispute Resolution

Posted on: 18th December 2019

The festive period can be a time of great stress for separated parents and the children of divorced parents. Both parents will want to spend time with their children over... Read more

What is Civil and Commercial Mediation?

Posted by Sarah Spence

Posted in: Mediation/Dispute Resolution

Posted on: 9th September 2019

As taking court proceedings can be very costly and time consuming, a large number of people are now choosing to use mediation to resolve disputes as it can be cheaper... Read more

Sarah Spence joins the Mediation Centre with our Partner Ashwin Topiwala

Posted by Sarah Spence

Posted in: Mediation/Dispute Resolution

Posted on: 18th July 2019

Dodds Solicitors LLP are pleased to announce that Associate Solicitor Sarah Spence is now qualified as an accredited civil and commercial mediator. Sarah joins the Mediation Centre with our Partner... Read more
2nd August 2017

Separation and divorce in later life

Posted by Jennifer McNeil

Posted in: Family/Mediation/Care, Mediation/Dispute Resolution, Wills and Probate

Posted on: 2nd August 2017

Separating at any time of life can be a very difficult process however in later life it can feel as though you are more vulnerable as your financial security is... Read more
13th July 2016

Getting Married Abroad: What To Be Aware Of

Posted by Sarah Spence

Posted in: Family/Mediation/Care, Living Together, Mediation/Dispute Resolution, Property Dispute

Posted on: 13th July 2016

An increasing number of couples are slashing their wedding costs by marrying abroad in most cases this can take a lot of stress out of the big day however it... Read more
11th July 2016

When is a marriage not a marriage?

Posted by Sarah Spence

Posted in: Family/Mediation/Care, Living Together, Mediation/Dispute Resolution, Property Dispute

Posted on: 11th July 2016

This may seem like an unusual question however some couples who choose to have a religious ceremony at their place of worship may in fact not be legally married if... Read more
4th July 2016

Brexit – time for Mediation?

Posted by Samantha Downs

Posted in: Family/Mediation/Care, Mediation/Dispute Resolution

Posted on: 4th July 2016

On the 24th June, we woke to learn that the British public had decided that the 40 year relationship with the European Union was to come to an end, citing... Read more
15th January 2016

Day 10 New Year Resolution – Problems with contact? Next Steps.

Posted by Samantha Downs

Posted in: Mediation/Dispute Resolution, New Year New You?

Posted on: 15th January 2016

Did this Christmas and New Year you have the stress and arguments with the Dad or Mum of your children about who was going to have the children which day... Read more