04/06/2015
Russell and Russell has been awarded another accreditation for its work in family law.
Our Bolton and Chester based practices has received the Help and Support for Separated Families certification for its mediation services. A government run initiative, HSSF is designed to help separated families work together in the best interests of their children.
To become accredited, Russell and Russell underwent a rigorous application and assessment process in which the firm was required to demonstrate how it supports collaboration between parents, helping them to resolve disputes and focus on the effect the separation has on their children.
Speaking of the accreditation, collaborative lawyer, Susan Alexander said: “Gaining the HSSF mark is further recognition of the quality of our service and provides peace of mind for clients who may be unsure about the value of mediation.
“Russell & Russell’s family law department has a specialist mediation team which provides a cost effective way of resolving disputes between parents whose relationship has broken down. Mediation works towards co-operative parenting so that court action, which can be very expensive, can be avoided and, more importantly, helps limit the emotional consequences of separation felt by the children.”
Please note that this article is meant as general guidance and not intended as legal or professional advice. Updates to the law may have changed since this article was published.