What is mediation?

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Mediation creates a space where couples can share their concerns and priorities with one another, supported by a trained, impartial professional. It’s a voluntary and confidential process that focuses on the future, helping families move beyond past difficulties to reach workable solutions that suit their unique circumstances.

Mediators don’t give legal advice or make decisions for clients. Instead, we are neutral, independent professionals who guide people through difficult conversations. We offer a safe, structured environment where everyone can feel heard, understood, and supported in finding a way forward together.​

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What is the mediator’s role?

 

• To support you in having calmer, more constructive conversations with each other.
   

• To offer a safe, confidential space where you can speak openly and consider a range of options.
   

• To help you stay focused on what matters most for you and your family’s future.
   

• To guide you in making your own informed decisions about the way forward.
   

• To share clear information about mediation, separation, and other available processes, as well as signposting to helpful support services.

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Who is mediation for?

 

• Couples, including same-sex couples and civil partners, who are separating or divorcing.
   

• Separating couples who need to make arrangements in relation to their children, the finances / property division.
   

• Grandparents and other family members involved in caring for or supporting children within the family.

 

Why mediate?

 

• Mediation offers a safe and structured environment to have difficult conversations, guided by a trained professional skilled in managing conflict.
   

• It helps improve communication and rebuild trust, even in emotionally charged situations.
   

• The process focuses on finding the right outcomes for you and your family—not just legal solutions.
   

• Mediation is child-centred, supporting better relationships between parents and more positive outcomes for children, both now and in the future.
   

• It empowers you to make informed decisions and explore a range of options without pressure or strategic positioning.
   

• Because mediation is confidential, it allows for open, honest dialogue away from the formality and tension of a courtroom.
   

• It’s significantly more cost-effective than going to court and often quicker, too.
   

• Mediation can be used on its own or alongside independent legal advice, offering flexibility to suit your needs.