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About Mediation
Mediation is a process that helps people sort out the issues that often arise when a relationship breaks down. This might include the arrangements for children, dealing with financial issues, and also improving…
The Benefits Of Mediation
Mediation is much cheaper than the costs of going to court. If you pay privately for the mediation you will be charged an hourly rate for the mediation sessions - see the details in our Fees section for more specific…
Meet The Team
Jenny Benn, Caroline Goorney are accredited mediators with many years service. Vivienne Hudson is our Administrator and first point of contact.
I Want To Try Mediation
If you think that mediation might be the right way forward for you, you can refer yourself to mediation, you don’t need a solicitor to refer you. You can either complete and send to us a referral form.
My Solicitor Has Referred Me
When we receive your details from your solicitor, we will contact you to ask if you would like to attend a Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting. This meeting gives you the opportunity to meet…
Children
When a relationship ends and there are children involved, there can be a lot of issues to resolve about the arrangements for the children. But often it can be a difficult and emotional time…
Property & Finance
If you are thinking of separating, or have already separated, there may be a lot of financial and property issues to sort out. This might be immediate concerns about who will pay the bills and mortgage…
Information & Assessment Meeting
If you are thinking about mediating and want to find out more about it and whether it is the right way forward for you, then the best way is to attend Mediation (MIAM). You will attend the MIAM on your own…
Fees
The Ministry of Justice has developed a mediation voucher scheme, whereby a contribution of up to £500 per case/family to the mediation costs of a child arrangements case will be offered…
Making A Court Application
If you have a dispute about finances or children and are thinking of making a court application. There is, subject to a few exceptions, a legal requirement under The Children and Families Act 2014…