International families in mediation
Before coming a family mediator, Stuart Hanson, worked as an immigration advisor. In this article, he explains how his knowledge of the UK immigration system now benefits his work in the mediation room when working with international families. “I became registered with the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC) over ten years […]
What are the benefits of family mediation?
Mediation Benefits In many countries family mediation is well known and growing such as Canada and the USA, but in the UK many separating couples initially go to their respective solicitors/lawyers to prepare for a court case. These YouTube videos hopefully will let families see that mediation offers an alternative route to court. In the […]
LGBTQ+ Families & Mediation
“A family is a family – no matter who the members are.” At Direct Mediation Services we believe that mediation is a process suitable for all families. We understand the different nature of families and believe that the family extends further than just parent and child. Families come in all different shapes and […]
My journey to becoming a family mediator
In 2015 I started my training as a family mediator, after having been a family magistrate for a number of years. My work in the court had created an interest in working with families, but I had felt frustrated and limited by what I could achieve within an hour in a court room and in […]
Welcome to Direct Mediation Services
Direct Mediation Services. Welcome to Direct Mediation Services. Managing partner, Stuart Hanson, has opened a new family mediation firm and at the same a YouTube channel focusing on family mediation. The aim of the channel is to give people, who are facing family issues, an insight into what goes on in the mediation room and […]
Is family mediation legally binding?
Introduction Family mediation has become an increasingly popular method for resolving disputes arising from divorce or separation. However, a common question that individuals involved in family mediation often ask is whether the agreements reached through this process are legally binding. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the intricacies of family mediation, shedding light on […]