Emotional journey

What is mediation in divorce and how can it resolve conflict?

In this episode, Kate and John delve into mediation; what it is and how it can helps couples with divorce and separation.

19 May 2020
29 MIN
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During this episode, Kate is joined by John Hind to discuss mediation.

About the episode:

Kate and John discuss what mediation is when it comes to divorce and separation, what the process looks like and how it can help couples to navigate the divorce and separation journey. Advice for couples who are at the beginning the divorce process, and the importance of understanding all the options available to resolve things and move forward. How Covid-19 is impacting mediation and how John helps couples to move through conflict and improve communication.

You can find out more and reach John here.

Links:

https://www.compass-resolution.com/ https://en-gb.facebook.com/compassresolution/ https://twitter.com/CompResNet https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnewardhind/

Please note: this episode was recorded before the introduction of no-fault divorce in England and Wales, and may mention the previous legal system. For accurate information on the legal process of divorce, please visit amicable.co.uk

About our guests:

John is a Family/Civil/Workplace mediator, lawyer, NLP practitioner, conflict coach and national conflict resolution trainer.

More resources:

Get in touch with amicable for information on the legal, financial and children aspects of separation. Book a free 15-minute consultation with an amicable expert through the amicable website.

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