What is mediation and who is it mediation for?

Family mediation is an independent and impartial professional service. A trained mediator will help facilitate discussions to reach an agreement regarding the arrangements for your children, property and financial matters. Over 75% of people who mediate reach a positive outcome. 

Mediation is recognised as an effective alternative to resolving disputes (NCDR). The courts will expect you to have considered mediation before hearing your case. Mediation is voluntary; all parties must be willing to participate and be open, and honest. 

Mediators do not give legal or financial advice but can provide legal information regarding obtaining a divorce, Child Arrangement Orders and Financial Consent Orders. Couples who are separating, whether married, in civil partnerships, or cohabitating need to agree on matters regarding children or finances.

Couples who are separating, whether married, in civil partnerships, or cohabitating, and need to agree on matters regarding children or finances.

Those who have already separated/divorced and need to discuss contact arrangements or an existing agreement or have not legally financial separated. 

Supporting individuals and families in resolving family disputes, including those involving extended and blended families and matters relating to wills. 

Child Inclusive Mediation gives children a voice and an opportunity to share their wishes, worries, and concerns and contribute to the plans for the future when their parents have decided to divorce or separate.

When children have been allowed to share their views in mediation, parents work together to make sure their children’s voices are heard, and their wishes become a reality.

 Pre-nuptial and cohabitation agreements help couples protect their assets and clarify financial arrangements from the start. These agreements outline how property and finances will be managed during the relationship and, if you separate, reduce stress and future disputes. A clear, professionally drafted agreement gives both partners confidence and security as they move forward together.