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The articles you will find in this blog aim to tell you more about mediation, answer some of the questions you may have and address some of the issues which arise in mediation. You will also learn more about me, Hazel Manktelow, which will make it easier to work with me in the future should you start mediation with me or have clients to refer to me

7th August 2024
Hazel Manktelow
divorce and separation / children / living together
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Grandparents and Mediation

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7th August 2024
Hazel Manktelow
divorce and separation / children / living together

I’ve seen an increase in grandparents contacting me about attending mediation to have the ability to see their grandchildren. In my other role as a solicitor, I have also seen an increase in cases in this area.

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22nd May 2024
Hazel Manktelow
divorce and separation / children / living together
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Non Court Dispute Resolution

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22nd May 2024
Hazel Manktelow
divorce and separation / children / living together

29 April 2024 saw the introduction of new rules in the family court as to the requirement to try to resolve matters outside of the court process.

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12th April 2024
Hazel Manktelow
divorce and separation / children / living together
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Hybrid Mediation

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12th April 2024
Hazel Manktelow
divorce and separation / children / living together

Hybrid mediation brings together the best of both the family and civil mediation models meaning that mediation can be offered in a different way to traditional family mediation.

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22nd January 2024
Hazel Manktelow
divorce and separation / children / living together
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Family Mediation Week 2024

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22nd January 2024
Hazel Manktelow
divorce and separation / children / living together

Family Mediation Week 2024 runs from 22 - 26 January 2024 with many events running for the public, professionals working with separating families and mediators.

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18th August 2022
Hazel Manktelow
divorce and separation / children / living together
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No Fault Divorce

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18th August 2022
Hazel Manktelow
divorce and separation / children / living together

Nearly six months in and we have a fully embedded no fault divorce system in England and Wales. The process for getting divorced has become simpler and has no blame.

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8th July 2022
Hazel Manktelow
divorce and separation / children / living together
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Online Mediation is here to stay

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8th July 2022
Hazel Manktelow
divorce and separation / children / living together

Online or virtual mediation became almost the only way to mediate during the height of the pandemic. It is here to stay and many of my mediations continue to take place online. Mediation is taking place in person but some couples are electing to mediate online.

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7th June 2022
Hazel Manktelow
divorce and separation / children / living together
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How can separated parents take their children on holiday?

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7th June 2022
Hazel Manktelow
divorce and separation / children / living together

Coming up to the summer holidays the question of whether separated parents can take the children on holiday will often arise. Some parents find it difficult to agree holiday arrangements.

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5th May 2022
Hazel Manktelow
divorce and separation / children / living together
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What is a Professional Practice Consultant?

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5th May 2022
Hazel Manktelow
divorce and separation / children / living together

In 2021 I trained with National Family Mediation to be a Professional Practice Consultant (PPC). This means that I am able to support other mediators in their careers.

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1st April 2022
Hazel Manktelow
divorce and separation / children / living together
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Who gets the dog on a divorce

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1st April 2022
Hazel Manktelow
divorce and separation / children / living together

Courts will rarely be involved with the ownership of the family pet on a divorce but mediation allows you to discuss and agree who keeps the pet or how it is shared.

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11th February 2022
Hazel Manktelow
divorce and separation / children / living together
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Ministry of Justice Family Mediation Voucher Scheme

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11th February 2022
Hazel Manktelow
divorce and separation / children / living together

The Ministry of Justice launched a scheme last year where couples who are mediating about child arrangements can apply for a voucher towards their costs. This scheme has been extended and vouchers are currently still available.

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17th January 2022
Hazel Manktelow
divorce and separation / children / living together
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National Family Mediation Week 2022

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17th January 2022
Hazel Manktelow
divorce and separation / children / living together

The purpose of Family Mediation Week is to raise awareness of family mediation and how it can help separating families. My intention with this blog is to help you to understand more about mediation, answer questions you may have and to let you know more about working with me.

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16th November 2021
Hazel Manktelow
divorce and separation / children / living together
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Are you worried about going to family mediation?

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16th November 2021
Hazel Manktelow
divorce and separation / children / living together

Many people will be worried about going to mediation with their ex partner. it is part of the mediator's role to help you through the concerns you may have. The mediator will manage the process to enable the mediation to take place in the best way possible to help allay your worries.

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27th August 2021
Hazel Manktelow
divorce and separation / children / living together
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Working with other professionals to support you in your separation

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27th August 2021
Hazel Manktelow
divorce and separation / children / living together

When a relationship breaks down there are many different factors and as a mediator, although I can talk about these matters with both of you I will help you with finding the correct support alongside mediation. By accessing the extra support you may find your mediation and legal costs are less.

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22nd July 2021
Hazel Manktelow
divorce and separation / children / living together
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My ex partner says they will not go to mediation

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22nd July 2021
Hazel Manktelow
divorce and separation / children / living together

This is something I hear often and this blog looks at possible ways to engage your ex partner in mediation.

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2nd July 2021
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divorce and separation / children / living together
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Why should I choose to go to mediation?

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2nd July 2021
Hazel Manktelow
divorce and separation / children / living together

Mediation is a cheaper and quicker option than many other processes available when you divorce or separate. This blog explains the benefits of mediation.

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17th June 2021
Hazel Manktelow
divorce and separation / children / living together
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Separated Parents - How can you agree holiday arrangements for the children?

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17th June 2021
Hazel Manktelow
divorce and separation / children / living together

We are reaching the summer holidays and some parents find it difficult to agree the arrangements for taking the children away.

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14th May 2021
Hazel Manktelow
divorce and separation / children / living together
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Child Inclusive Mediation - The Process

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14th May 2021
Hazel Manktelow
divorce and separation / children / living together

I often get asked how much a Child Inclusive Mediation is. Child Inclusive Mediation occurs as part of the Mediation process and this blog explains what happens.

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25th April 2021
Hazel Manktelow
divorce and separation / children / living together
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An Amicable Divorce

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25th April 2021
Hazel Manktelow
divorce and separation / children / living together

Many client's start their first contact with me by saying they want to be amicable with their ex partner. This is an approach I support and mediation helps with.

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5th March 2021
Hazel Manktelow
divorce and separation / children / living together
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Mediation and Legal Advice

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5th March 2021
Hazel Manktelow
divorce and separation / children / living together

Many couples want to see one person jointly to help with the divorce and struggle with the idea of seeing separate solicitors.

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21st February 2021
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divorce and separation / children / living together
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What is Online Mediation

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21st February 2021
Hazel Manktelow
divorce and separation / children / living together

I have offered online mediation for several years but with the pandemic and restrictions on households meeting online mediation has become the norm. This blog explains a little more about what you can expect when you mediate online.

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8th February 2021
Hazel Manktelow
divorce and separation / children / living together
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Lockdown and Relationships

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8th February 2021
Hazel Manktelow
divorce and separation / children / living together

Living in this unnatural state of lockdown is having a significant impact upon most people’s relationships. Sadly, we are seeing many relationships end at this time. This blog looks at what families are experiencing during lockdown and ways to ease the pressure.

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20th January 2021
Hazel Manktelow
divorce and separation / children / living together
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What is Family Mediation

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20th January 2021
Hazel Manktelow
divorce and separation / children / living together

In an early article in this blog I tell you what the dispute resolution process of family mediation involves.

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18th January 2021
Hazel Manktelow
divorce and separation / children / living together
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Choice Family Mediation Blog

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18th January 2021
Hazel Manktelow
divorce and separation / children / living together

The launch of my new blog coincides with National Family Mediation Week 2021. The purpose of National Family Mediation Week is to raise awareness of mediation and its benefits and this blog will explain more about the benefits.

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