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	LATEST LATEST LEGAL NEWS ARCHIVE		LATEST NEWS & EVENTS Djanogly renews calls for mediation over court The New Year is traditionally a time for couples to consider divorce or separation, but one government minister is urging people to use mediation services before heading to court. Justice minister Jonathan Djanogly believes mediation is better for all parties involved and allows people to take more control of their futures, rather than be dictated to by a judge. "Mediation is a quicker, cheaper and more amicable alternative, particularly where children are concerned as it gives parents the skills they need to think about the best interests of the child – not just in the short term, but for the future too," he said. Last April, new rules came into effect that mean anyone setting out to contest the terms of their separation in court will first be required to consider mediation. According to the Ministry of Justice, the government has already increased spending on mediation for family disputes from £10 million to £25 million each year. Posted by Alex McLean 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