Family Mediation Works
Mediation is a way of resolving disputes, following a separation or during divorce, without the need to go to Court or involve solicitors in lengthy negotiations. It is a voluntary and confidential process enabling parties to explain their concerns and needs to each other in the presence of a qualified mediator. Mediation provides a safe environment, helping to reduce hostility and improving chances of long-term co-operation between family members.
Watch this short video from Family Mediation Week on how mediation helped Suzy.
Legal Aid is available for family mediation. The government offer a free non means tested voucher of up to £500, if mediating regarding children’s arrangments.
Divorce & Separation
If you have decided to separate or are getting divorced, we can help you sort out the practical arrangements that need to be made. We offer a friendly environment for you to discuss questions relating to your children and your money.
Finance & Property
Mediation offers a way of resolving those difficult issues about housing and money. Our family mediators are able to draw on their legal and financial knowledge to support you through difficult decisions about your financial future. We can help with your money and property, your home, your debts and your pension.
“Thank you very much for helping my husband and I through the process of financial settlement. You provided clarity and fairness to enable us to reach a mutually agreed settlement.”
Download an official guide for financial arrangements on divorce or the dissolution of a civil partnership, or visit the advice now website.
Children
Family mediation allows you to make informed decisions about your future, which will have long term benefits for yourself and for your children. It avoids the cost, uncertainty and bitterness of going to court, or of lengthy negotiations between solicitors.
Watch this video of Rachel's Poem from Family Mediation Week
Civil Partnerships
Mediation can help couples who are thinking about separating or ending their civil partnership, to sort out disagreements and reach decisions about money, property and their children. Click on one of the links below to find out more about mediation for civil partnerships.
What can BE discussED?
We can help you decide what to do about:
the timing of your separation or the dissolution of your Civil Partnership
money, property and pensions
your debts
your children
maintenance payments
the way you communicate with your former partner
and many other questions which arise on the ending of your relationship.
What Does Family Mediation Cost?
Our aim is to make our services accessible to as many people as possible regardless of their financial circumstances.
We offer:
A free legal aid assessment so that you can find out whether you are eligible for legal aid
The government offer a voucher if mediating re children
Legal aid for mediation for those financially eligible
Competitive hourly rates
We accept credit and debit card payments.
MIAM’s are £100 plus VAT - £120
Mediation sessions are based on £100 per hour plus VAT per person - £120.
To find out more or to book a mediation appointment, please contact us on 01242 220601 or click here to find out more about legal aid eligibility.
We can mediate nationally or internationally via Zoom
Useful guides
“I would like to thank both you and Lucy for such a positive experience, despite the outcome not being as I had hoped. You were both so very kind and I have already recommended your service to a family. One thing I lacked before I came was the understanding/knowledge that I would be treated fairly in this process. It was so positive and the experience very “gentle” and thoughtful.”