Category: Dispute Resolution and ADR
From Family Mediation Lothian to Family Journeys - The Way Ahead
Family Mediation Lothian, or FML as it was often called, has long been recognised and relied upon as a valuable resource, most particularly, for the provision of contact centres and… Read more
Legal Aid in Child Law Arbitration- Nearly There!
Just in time for the tenth birthday of FLAGS (the Family Arbitration Group Scotland) next month, earlier this week we saw a huge development in arbitration in child law matters. Read more
Legal Aid for Family Law Arbitration and the Children (Scotland) Bill UPDATED
Could we be about to see legal aid for arbitration in family law cases? Margaret Mitchell, MSP for Central Scotland and Convener of the Justice Committee, has an amendment to the… Read more
Dispute Resolution in the time of Coronavirus
Rachael Kelsey joined colleagues from around the world to talk about dispute resolution in the time of Coronavirus, with a focus on Arbitration. Read more
Lawyers as problem solvers
“It is said that Lincoln was a skilled lawyer and a formidable opponent in the court room. Read more
Getting disputes resolved in the middle of a pandemic…
In the right disputes, arbitration is the best way of getting to a resolution, at a time when our court system is under enormous pressure and progressing cases is a… Read more
Busy doing nothing?
As the courts slowly begin to grind back into gear using new technology, and in a spirit of contrarianism, I’d like to put in a word for the virtues of… Read more
Fruitful Language- The Right Tools For The Job
There’s been a surprising level of interest in metaphors in recent days. Read more
Mediation in the time of Corona- resolving things remotely
At a time when you feel that normal life is on hold, yet your personal circumstances are in freefall, mediation can allow you and your ex-partner or spouse to take… Read more
