Sunday Times 27 February 2011
February 28, 2011 by Suzy
What the article fails to mention, is that mediation can be combined with specialist financial advice – with mediators and financial advisers together in the same sessions – to sort out the complex pension and asset sharing aspects of a divorce. However, overall it’s good to see the national press giving more space to mediation as a non-adversarial way through divorce.
Forcing couples to use divorce mediation?
February 23, 2011 by Suzy
Well not quite – the new rules coming out in April will make it necessary for divorcing couples seeking legal aid to try mediation before court, and all couples who are unable to sort out their divorce on their own, will be expected to attend mediation consultation sessions at least so they understand how it can help them.
I encourage all visitors to Starting Over from divorce Road Shows to talk directly to mediators and to find out what they actually do (some people think they are supposed to get you back together!). If a couple make a deal with or without mediation they can move on with their lives. If a judge tells them what to do, there is resentment and the game goes on, often with further court appearances using the children as weapons.
I see mediation – especially if it can also be combined with learning communication skills, life coaching and specialist financial advice – to be a great tool for not only getting divorced with less ultimate pain and financial cost, but for being able to move on with your life. It seems to me that court battles tend to result in more court battles, fueled by resentment and anger binding that divorced couple together in a very unhealthy way for many years to come.
Media reports on the announcement:
SOS Divorce Magazine UK 1 Feb 2011
February 1, 2011 by Suzy
Tea & cake at the Starting Over Show – if you pay a visit to Grass Roots Financial at SOS Farnham Castle, Jo and Dee will give you a cake to go with your cup of tea!
Information for divorce and breakupInspiration for Starting Over
Inspiration
Separate fact from fiction: Live a healthy relationship
“In common parlance, a myth is an ‘old wives’ tale,’ a generally accepted belief unsubstantiated by fact.”
–David Adams Leeming, The World of Myth (3)
So what does this quote have to do with where you are currently in your relationship?
Read Marina Pearson’s article on how to separate fact from fiction in your own relationships…….
Information
Starting over in business
Why bring copies of your utility bills with you to SOS? Because you can get a free utilities health check from Anne Marie, that’s why……
Anne Marie shows you how to start your own referral-based businesses by joining Utility Warehouse. Ideal for people who need flexible hours and the freedom to choose when and how much they work: Click here to see more….
Looking to make a transition from one career to the next, or start over in work completely? Then chat to Transition Cooach Lucy Gilchrist at SOS at Farnham Castle on 10 February.
You may also want to have a word with Goal Mapping expert Helen Turier. Come and find out how to “Harness the Winds of Change” using Goal Mapping to create the future you deserve.
Workshops and Courses
Loving the difference: Relationship Myth Busting
To find out more about Marina Pearson and get instant access to her FREE Relationship myth busting report go to
www.soulconnectiontrainings.com/freereport
The Art of Passion, Attraction and Seduction
Passion Coach Vena Ramphal will be teaching a salon for the Coco-de-mer salon series. It’s on the 7th February, 6.45pm, in South Kensington. The salon will enable you to refine your understanding and skills in passion, attraction and seduction. Contact Vena@venaramphal.com to find out more.
Hot News
Brand new exhibitors Light On Life will be demonstrating a “Letting Go Ceremony” at our Farnham event. We have a ceremony to get married – but how do we create a ritual for letting go and moving on? Find out more here…..
Farnham Castle: Thursday 5.30pm to 8.30pm 10 February 2011
Book a private consultation at our free powwows now
I am happy to chat about which free 1-1 powwows would benefit you and get you booked in while spaces are still available – give me (Suzy) a call on 07525 059 634
To see the short film of the last SOS Road Show at Farnham Castle: Click here!
http://www.startingovershow.co.uk/index.php/starting-over-from-divorce-at-farnham-castle/
Book your free place at our financial, legal & parent advice powwows by clicking here…..
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