What are the principles of Mediation and what is involved in the process?

Family mediation provides a safe environment for individuals to explore their issues of family breakdown.

The number of sessions depends upon the issues, at this service we are very keen to keep appointments to a minimum. We work in a very solution focused manner to keep costs down.

Once the individuals have made their decisions the mediator will assist them in working through whether they are practical.

Mediation is free for anyone who is eligible for legal aid.

Not necessarily, however legal advice can still be a very important part of the process of divorce or separation and the mediator will always recommend that before proposals are documented the parties each receive independent legal advice.

At the first individual meeting the mediator will ask you some questions to try and understand the dynamics of your particular relationship.