Lamport Bassitt Solicitors - Legal News - Mediation services 'can play key role in prenups'


	LATEST LATEST LEGAL NEWS ARCHIVE		LATEST NEWS & EVENTS Mediation services 'can play key role in prenups' Family law, mediation and relationships have been the subject of much recent debate, with the Law Commission launching a review of pre-nuptial agreements. It is considering whether such arrangements should carry the full force of the law or be treated on a case by case basis as they are now. Suzy Miller, creator of the Starting Over Show, which helps couples move on after divorce, notes that mediation services can form a central role in the drawing up of marital arrangements. Speaking on the Guardian Focus podcast, she explained: "Mediation as a process has a really strong role to play in the creation of pre-nups and with independent legal advice to finish it off and make it solid." A pre-nuptial agreement is also something that can be updated, in the same way that vows are, Ms Miller added. She agreed that working out and signing pre-nups well in advance of the wedding is important to minimise stress and not to put women at a disadvantage. Posted by Gaby Hamerton Related Articles: 11/5/2012 - Queen's Speech legal reforms welcomed 17/4/2012 - Further regulation to encourage family mediation: justice minster 2/4/2012 - Fuel tanker driver dispute talks scheduled for Wednesday 23/3/2012 - Landowners urged to take more responsibility for falling trees 22/3/2012 - Justice reforms move a step closer More Dispute Resolution News