Read below for blogs and news from within the firm and for insight into the latest developments in family law.
If you are considering family mediation and would like to understand how it works and how it fits within our wider family law services, explore our resources.
READ MOREA family mediator’s role is to remain independent and impartial whilst assisting couples who are separating or divorcing, but how does this work in practice? Hannah Rogers explores.
READ MOREFamily Solicitor and Mediator Hannah Rogers shares how good preparation and understanding of how mediation works can make the process more effective.
READ MOREAs part of our focus on Family Mediation Week 2026 this week, we showcase our team of five highly experienced mediators, who offer the full spectrum of family mediation services.
READ MOREIt has certainly been a busy year for Edward Cooke Family Law! We round off 2025 by looking back at our team’s achievements over the last 12 months, whilst looking forward to our next exciting year.
READ MOREAs Resolution's Good Divorce Week draws to a close, we share a quick guide to helpful resources available for separating couples.
READ MOREWe are proud to achieve further enhancement to both firm and individual rankings this year across Family/Matrimonial and Mediation.
READ MOREThe firm now have six recommended lawyers and four recommended mediators as part of Legal 500 2026 rankings across family law and mediation.
READ MOREAs Family Mediation Week 2025 concludes, we share useful resources for families exploring mediation.
READ MOREEverything you need to know about the Government scheme, available at Edward Cooke Family Law.
READ MOREWe are pleased to once again support Family Mediation Week, signposting clients and referring solicitors to our mediation resources and team.
READ MOREWe are a centre of excellence for mediation and now have five mediators within the firm, offering the full range of family mediation. Learn more about our mediation offering and resources.
READ MOREWe are proud to share our reflections on an exhilarating 2024 for the firm and wish you a wonderful Christmas break.
READ MOREWe are proud to announce further national award recognition for Founder Edward Cooke at a prestigious ceremony held at the House of Commons.
READ MOREFounder Edward Cooke has once again been recognised nationally for his expertise in child-inclusive mediation, as a finalist in the National Mediation Awards 2024.
READ MOREFirm ranking soars to a Tier 2 Family Law Firm and becomes a ranked firm for Family Mediation, alongside Leading Firm status for Client Satisfaction, with four lawyers feature as recommended lawyers in the guide.
READ MORECongratulations to Director Michelle Lewis, who is now an accredited mediator, certified by the Family Mediation Council.
READ MOREAs Family Mediation Week draws to a close today, we introduce our four mediators and share useful resources.
READ MOREAs part of our continued support for Family Mediation Week, we set out the next steps following a successful mediation, including outcome documents and implementation.
READ MORELauren Guy explores the options that can be utilised within the mediation process to help you manage an impasse and reach a resolution.
READ MOREAs part of Family Mediation Week 2024, accredited hybrid mediator Edward Cooke looks at how hybrid mediation works - and how it has widened the scope of cases suitable for family mediation.
READ MOREWe are proud to support Family Mediation Week 22 – 26 January and raise awareness of the benefits it can bring to separating families. Each day we will share useful information on different aspects of family mediation, starting with our Family Mediation Flow Chart.
READ MOREWe look back at 2023 and reflect on a busy year at Edward Cooke Family Law and share our plans for giving back this Christmas.
READ MOREThe team at Edward Cooke Family Law is delighted to mark our fifth anniversary this June.
READ MOREAs the 2023 Family Mediation Week Draws to a close, we wanted to share a summary of the mediation resources we have available on our website.
READ MORETo support couples considering mediation as an approach to resolving issues arising from a relationship breakdown, we have published a useful Family Mediation Flowchart. This new resource outlines the key features of the main mediation models.
READ MORELauren Guy, Director, Family Solicitor, Mediator and Collaborative Lawyer, provides a useful summary of everything separating couples need to know about mediation.
READ MOREWe are proud to announce our support for this week’s annual Family Mediation Week, during which we will provide useful resources and information on all aspects of family mediation.
READ MOREWe are pleased to announce that Hannah Rogers is now offering mediation, further strengthening the firm's family mediation.
READ MOREWe are delighted that Founder and Managing Director Edward Cooke has been shortlisted for a prestigious mediation award.
READ MOREEdward Cooke was delighted to contribute to the Summer 2022 issue of the Financial Remedies Journal. Edward’s article - Mediation in the Wake of WL v HL – Low-Hanging Fruit or Golden Opportunity? – signals the first contribution on the subject of Family Mediation in the journal and explores the role of mediation in today’s strained family justice system.
READ MOREEdward Cooke Family Law have been delighted to support Family Mediation Week 2022, an annual event run by the Family Mediation Council to raise awareness of family mediation.
READ MOREWe are delighted now to offer Family Mediation as well as Collaborative Law from our Brighton Office.
READ MOREAs Chair of Resolution’s Training and Learning Committee, Edward Cooke looks at how training and learning needs will continue to evolve in view of changes brought about by the pandemic and other developments in family practice.
READ MOREAs we approach our third anniversary, we share our reflections on what sets us apart as a specialist divorce and family law firm, our modern approach to our work and our commitment to finding constructive solutions for families.
READ MOREEdward Cooke Family Mediation, part of Chichester-based family law firm Edward Cooke Family Law, is delighted to be able to offer “hybrid mediation” to family law clients as an additional part of its mediation service.
READ MOREThe Coronavirus Pandemic has affected the whole country on so many levels, but we are very aware that families going through separation are finding the effects of the lockdown particularly challenging.
READ MOREIn the first of two blogs regarding Oscar nominated film, 'Marriage Story', Edward Cooke takes a closer look at what lessons can be drawn for people going through a separation or divorce.
READ MOREWe are pleased to now offer appointments in Petersfield, Hampshire, at the Causeway House Business Centre.
READ MOREWe are delighted to announce we have expanded our operations into Chichester city centre.
READ MOREAs part of Family Mediation Week, solicitor and mediator Michelle Lewis of Edward Cooke Family Law gives a brief outline of the mediation process and its benefits.
READ MOREEdward Cooke Family Law celebrated its first year in business on 25 June 2019 with a specially designed cake! The cake was made by Edward's 15 year old daughter, who is a keen amateur cake maker. Not a bad effort we think!
READ MOREMichelle Lewis, a family lawyer and mediator, joins Edward Cooke Family Law near Chichester from a well-known regional firm in Hampshire, as the firm expands its specialist family law practice team
READ MOREEdward Cooke, a Chichester family lawyer and mediator has won national recognition for his work to protect access to family justice in the West Sussex area.
READ MOREEdward Cooke has set up his own law firm to meet growing demand from clients for a bespoke, discrete, specialist family law service.
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