WHAT IS FAMILY MEDIATION?

Family Mediation is not counselling. It is a process which looks to the future and aims to deal with the practicalities of ending a relationship in a non-adversarial way.

WHAT DOES FAMILY MEDIATION COVER?

When a relationship breaks down, there is a lot to sort out. For example, if you own a house together, will you sell it? Or would one of you like to buy the other's share? Where will the other person live? How will you share your assets? Will one of you need help from the other with income? What about pensions? 

If you have children together the situation becomes even more complicated.    Do the children know what is going on and, if not, how will you tell them? How will you share the responsibility of raising your children when you are living separately? Who will the children live with? How often will they see their other parent?

There may be other issues causing you difficulties which could be as diverse as who will get the dog or who will clear out the shed. You can deal with all of these points at Mediation.

 WHAT ARE THE STRENGTHS OF FAMILY MEDIATION?

Family Mediation is a voluntary process - you choose to attend because you want to deal with the unresolved issues between you and your former partner.

Family Mediation is flexibile. It is up to you to decide what the issues are in your particular circumstances.

Mediation sessions are confidential, giving you the freedom to express views and explore ideas without the fear of them being divulged to third parties.

Family Mediators are impartial.   I am there as a Mediator for you both. I can provide you with information, but not advice. 

Family Mediation can lead to you reaching informed decisions together about how you will move towards living separately into the future. I will not impose decisions upon you. Mediation is a mutual process and is about you and your former partner communicating effectively and working together.