Going through divorce can be financially devastating without the professional assistance of a specialist mediation service. The average cost of going through a contested court battle is over £10,000 for each party. Mediation is commonly able to resolve a dispute at a cost of around a tenth of  this. We understand that your assets have become more valuable than ever before. Be cautious about using many of the 'cut price' alternatives out there though, and ensure you check out not just the qualifications of the mediators but also their track record at reaching proposals the court would uphold. At this service we are fortunate to have an excellent track record, hence Solicitors refer to us time and time again.

Mediation can significantly speed up the long drawn out process of divorce and separation. Many divorce battles last well over a year. We appreciate that living with uncertainty can be very hard to bear, however mediation can result in agreed proposals after a few months. At this service many Solicitors report that we reach agreed proposals far quicker than other services, whilst still ensuring all aspects are covered, thus saving both time and money.

The divorce and separation process can be a minefield! However with the assistance of a highly qualified mediator both parties together can be guided clearly through the issues, options and proposals.

We understand that your children are very precious to you, mediation is the ideal forum to focus on the needs of children and for open discussion and decision making. It enables parties to establish helpful patterns of communication and a successful level of shared parenting after the process of family breakdown.

In mediation the parties are encouraged and enabled to retain control of the decision making rather than having a court enforce an order. In mediation we provide parties with information and signposting in order that they make balanced and informed choices that are right for the whole family. At this service we support the court's view that the parents are usually the best ones to make the decisions.