Sections
Resources
Section 1 – Introduction
This section sets out the reasons why it might be sensible to complete a financial statement, but it is not always the case.
Section 2 – Do I have to complete a Financial Statement (Form E)?
This section sets out the reasons why it might be sensible to complete a financial statement, but it is not always the case.
Section 3 – What if the financial disclosure statements (Form E) you receive is not complete?
There are various ways to deal with this without ending up in court!
Section 4 – What is the mediator’s role in the financial disclosure process?
The mediator is here to help you navigate this potentially tricky area without you ending up in court.
Section 5 – What if one of you is much better with the figures?
This is a very common concern voiced by many but also easily overcome with the help of a skilled mediator and carefully managed process.
Section 6 – How do we decide if missing information is relevant?
This can be confusing but, again, requires a clear and focus approach which your mediator can with.
Section 7 – How to make requests, not demands?
It is so often not what you are asking for but how you ask for it that makes all the difference to a successful financial disclosure process.
Section 8 – When is it worth issuing a court application?
‘Rarely’ is the answer but sometimes it becomes necessary, but this is not then necessarily the end of the story for mediation?
Section 9 – What is it meant by the words ‘Privilege’, ‘Open’ and ‘Without Prejudice’
These words can be confusing. This section seeks to clearly explain what they each mean and when to use them.
Section 10 – What if we cannot agree the value of something?
This can easily be avoided by taking a sensible approach from the start.