Family Mediation

Family Mediation. Navigate separation with dignity.

When relationships change, you need a path forward that preserves what matters most. Our experienced family mediators help you have constructive conversations and reach agreements that work for everyone involved.

Understanding family mediation

Family mediation offers a supportive environment where you can work through separation challenges together. Our qualified mediators guide you through conversations about finances, children, and other important matters – helping you find solutions that court proceedings might miss.

Why choose mediation?

Mediation puts you in control of decisions that affect your future. Working with our experienced family mediators, you can:

• Shape arrangements that reflect your family’s unique needs
• Preserve important relationships for the future
• Reach agreements more quickly than through court
• Share costs, making the process more affordable
• Create practical solutions a judge couldn’t suggest
• Maintain better communication for ongoing matters

Our approach to mediation

We understand that every family situation is unique. Our mediators combine legal expertise with a deeply personal approach, helping you:

• Navigate difficult conversations with confidence
• Understand your options clearly
• Make informed decisions about your future
• Protect what matters most to you

The mediation process

Your mediation journey typically involves:

• Initial session to identify key matters and set clear objectives
• Open, honest financial disclosure where needed
• Structured discussions in a neutral, supportive environment
• Expert guidance on when additional professional input might help
• Development of practical, workable solutions
• Documentation of agreements reached

Most couples find resolution within 3-6 sessions, with each session lasting 1.5 hours.

Investment in your future

Mediation often proves more cost-effective than traditional court proceedings:

• Sessions charged at £225 + VAT per hour
• Costs typically shared between parties
• Average resolution within 6-8 sessions
• Significant savings compared to court proceedings

Expert support throughout

Our family mediators are qualified solicitors who:

• Guide you through complex legal matters in plain English
• Help identify when additional expert input might be valuable
• Ensure agreements reached are practical and legally sound
• Support you in making arrangements that courts will approve