Blog

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

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
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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
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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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