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Resolution - first for family law is the new name for the Solicitors Family Law Association.

 
 
 

 

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Coming to Family Mediation Matters will help you understand the divorce procedure and assist you in making the life changing decisions that you will be faced with as a result of separation or divorce.

 

 

 

 

 

 

A method of resolving difficulties face to face in the presence of a trained mediator.

  

This creates an opportunity for couples involved in the turmoil of divorce and separation to sit down in a neutral and calm atmosphere and discuss their concerns between them with the intention of reaching an amicable and fair settlement.

 

 

Voluntary – no one should feel forced or threatened into coming to mediation.

 

 

Confidential – information contained within the mediation meetings cannot be used outside mediation.  The only exception would be if the mediator was  informed of safety issues with regard to any children associated with the mediation. 

 

 

Not legally binding – agreed proposals can be changed, however recorded proposals can form the basis of a legally binding document if you so wish.

 

 

Taking an overall balanced view of the situation – the mediator will not take sides.  However they may encourage participants to focus on their children’s needs over and above their own.

 

 

Empowering you to make the decisions regarding your future and your children’s futures.

 

Counselling  - It is important that mediation is not confused with counselling or as an arena for reconciliation .

 

It should also be emphasised that the mediator is unable to give individual advice either legal or financial to anyone taking part in mediation but will be able to give general information and guidance in assisting in the making  of well informed decisions.  

 

 

Final decisions are made by those taking part in the process and not the mediator.

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 Reduce Legal Costs
Legal fees do vary. Dealing with financial matters and arrangements for children through solicitors often costs many thousands of pounds depending upon the level of dispute, (typically anything from £6,000 - £20,000).  These costs can be reduced dramatically by using mediation to resolve issues face to face, at the same time maintaining communication between the parties, particularly important where children are involved. See our charges page
Speed up the process
Information imparted in mediation is received by the couple simultaneously, therefore parties have the benefit of knowing each other’s positions in any dispute immediately and the added advantage of being able to inform the other person face to face, the reasons why they feel this is right for them.  This feature alone can mean the whole process overall can be speeded up considerably. 
It removes the time delay and costs of solicitor’s letter.  
 Keep you both in control
The breakdown of any relationship affects not only the two people involved but can extend to other members of the family and friends as well.  This can lead to increased pressures over and above those created by the split.  Mediation can provide a calming controlled environment where only the two people involved can meet and where emotions are acknowledged but controlled in such a way to ensure that progress can be made.   
 Better decision making
Mediation allows couples time to consider their options and gather information which could lead to more favourable alternatives.  It is important enough time is spent doing this to ensure the decisions being taken are well informed and taking into account the relevant factors.
Mediation to Legal Binding
Although mediation in its self is not a legally binding process, it can form the basis of a legally binding agreement.   The vehicle for transferring the information is known as a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).  This will contain the results of the discussions that took place in mediation, and give a clear indication of how you see the future with regard to your finances, property and will also include arrangements for children if relevant.   

 

  

 

 

 
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