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Is Mediation Better Than Going to Court?

Posted by The Dodds Solicitors Team

Posted in: Mediation/Dispute Resolution

Posted on: 11th November 2020

Divorce or family mediation is an alternative option for resolving disputes during a separation. An independent mediator is assigned to help a couple towards resolving issues such as division of... Read more

Everything You Need To Know About Mediation

Posted by Ashwin Topiwala

Posted in: Mediation/Dispute Resolution

Posted on: 9th November 2020

Dluxe Magazine spoke to Ashwin Topiwala and Sarah Spence at Dodds Solicitors to find out more about Mediation and how it could save troubled relationships. Tensions are high, emotions are... Read more

What Does A 13th Century Persian Poet Have To Do With Mediation?

Posted by Sarah Spence

Posted in: Mediation/Dispute Resolution

Posted on: 7th July 2020

Well, you may or may not be aware of the connection but Rumi (being the Persian poet) has become very popular recently, especially with people in their twenties and the... Read more

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