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In this episode, I’m joined by Ali Carter, founder of Mediate UK, the country’s top-rated family mediation service. With over 15 years’ experience in family law, Ali is dedicated to helping separating couples reach fair, practical, and amicable agreements without resorting to lengthy court battles.
🤝 Drawing on insights from his e-book, The 11 Ways to Resolve Your Disputes in a Divorce or Separation, Ali talks us through the full spectrum of resolution options and how to make the most of them. We discuss:
– Why court should be the absolute last resort
– A practical overview of the 11 methods available to resolve disputes
– Why some approaches seem not to work at first — and how to rethink what ‘failure’ really means
– The role emotional readiness plays in reaching agreement
– How to combine or sequence different methods creatively
– When court genuinely is the right step — and how to navigate it wisely
🧭 If you feel like you’ve tried everything, or you’re unsure which path to take next, this episode will help you understand your options clearly — and regain a sense of direction.