11/13/2025 2:56:53 PM Family mediation - the future By Chris Lloyd-Smith Family mediation has long been recognised as a constructive way to resolve disputes without the stress and expense of court proceedings....
1/28/2025 11:04:20 AM Child-inclusive mediation and the court’s approach to the voice of the child in Birmingham By Kelly Brown Separation can be a confusing and upsetting time for a child especially if they don’t feel their views will be taken into account. It...
1/29/2024 12:50:04 PM The use of one lawyer when separating - an interesting perspective By Chris Lloyd-Smith A colleague recently sent me this article on the use of one lawyer when separating. As a solicitor authorised to represent both parties...
1/25/2024 10:31:21 AM Why I trained to become a family mediator By Kelly Brown Until more recently, I have provided only legal advice and support to separating couples but I have always considered mediation to be...
1/22/2024 2:00:15 PM Family Mediation Week 2024 By Kelly Brown Parents living in Birmingham who have decided to separate or divorce in 2024 are urged to find out how to avoid courtroom confrontation...
8/2/2023 2:46:58 PM The Family Court - Delays in resolving children matters and its impact By Chris Lloyd-Smith I recently read this article and agree with a lot of what's been written. We continue to see significant delays in children cases being...