Compulsory Mediation for Divorcing Couples in the UK

The UK government is committed to mediation as a way of resolving family disputes. It is cost effective and should produce a better outcome. If couples are willing to approach their split constructively, then mediation can provide a less confrontational and cheaper way of resolving their differences and there is evidence that this is a more constructive route to take when children are involved.

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