What Are The Benefits Of Using Family Mediation?
​It can help you reach agreements with your ex-partner in a more amicable and cost-effective way than going through the courts
​It can also help you maintain better communication and a more positive co-parenting relationship
​Our mediators are accredited by the Family Mediation Council and can sign court forms should you need them
​This is a mark of quality for mediators that ensures the service meets the highest standards of practice and professionalism
Divorce & Separation​
Separation can be very stressful for the whole family. When a relationship ends it can be an extremely emotional time, our impartial, non-judgmental process can save you time, money and emotional stress
We can look at child arrangements and where needed, help you to put together a parenting plan
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We can help you to determine your financial situation and help you to reach a financial agreement that with the help of a lawyer, can be turned into a consent order
Our mediation service focuses on you and what your family needs in the future
Expectations of the Court
Recent changes mean that the courts will now look closely to see if applicants and respondents in court have attended a Mediation Information Meeting
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This will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, with the obligation on parties to complete a form before at least the first hearing, to set out their views on Non Court Dispute Resolution (NCDR) and why they might not think it suitable
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A judge will now also have the power to use the gaps between hearings to encourage NCDR to take place