Join us for an insightful exploration of whether mediation can be appropriate for cases where domestic abuse is present as we welcome our guest, family lawyer and accredited mediator Elaine Richardson, who has a wealth of experience as a trauma-informed lawyer. Gain a deeper understanding of how psychological, economic, sexual, and physical abuses manifest, and learn effective strategies to support victim survivors through these challenging circumstances.

Elaine Richardson

I am a family law solicitor, collaborative lawyer and accredited child inclusive Hybrid mediator. I supervise other mediators as their Professional Practice Consultant (PPC) and I supervise family lawyers as their Family Law Supervisor. I am a trainer and presenter specialising in domestic abuse, safeguarding, trauma and high conflict. I run my own business called Richardson Family Law.

I am a member of the national non-court dispute resolution committee for Resolution. I’ve been a member of Resolution for over 25 years. Resolution is a community of family justice professionals who work with families and individuals to resolve issues in a constructive way. We have a membership of about 6,500. I was recognised nationally as the winner of the prestigious John Cornwell Award in 2019 by Resolution.

I have been trained by the High Conflict Institute of America to conduct mediations involving high conflict and I have also been trained by the HCI as a mediation coach to prepare and support people going into the mediation process. I work for the charity shared parenting Scotland in this role.

I am a trauma informed and skilled lawyer trained by The Scottish Law Society.

https://richardsonfamilylaw.co.uk/

Tamsin Caine

Tamsin is a Chartered Financial Planner with over 20 years experience. She works with couples and individuals who are at the end of a relationship and want agree how to divide their assets FAIRLY without a fight.

You can contact Tamsin at tamsin@smartdivorce.co.uk or arrange a free initial meeting using https://bit.ly/SmDiv15min. She is also part of the team running Facebook group Separation, Divorce and Dissolution UK

Tamsin Caine MSc., FPFS

Chartered Financial Planner

Smart Divorce Ltd

Smart Divorce

P.S. I am the co-author of “My Divorce Handbook – It’s What You Do Next That Counts”, written by divorce specialists and lawyers writing about their area of expertise to help walk you through the divorce process. You can buy it here https://yourdivorcehandbook.co.uk/buy-the-book/

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