mediation act 2017

The Enforceability of Family Law Mediation Agreements

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Mediation agreements are negotiated agreements between the parties in dispute. They are in common use when it comes to separating couples when the relationship has broken down and the parties seek to do the sensible thing and negotiate certain terms to cover matters such as property, maintenance, custody, access, and so forth. Mediators guide the … Read more

The Zen of the Mediation Act, 2017

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The Mediation Act, 2017 came into law in Ireland on 1st January, 2018. The purpose of this legislation is to allow parties to a dispute to avoid the costs of litigation and to reduce the number of disputes coming before the Courts. Mediation is a collaborative process which aims to encourage the parties to a … Read more