HOW IT WORKS
What is family
mediation?
A way for separating couples to resolve arrangements about children, finances and property with a specialist trained family mediator, in a safe and supported environment.
The Principles
Six things that hold true in mediation, whatever you’re working through.
Confidential
Discussions cannot be shared with the court.
Voluntary
You can leave at any time and can’t be forced into an agreement.
Impartial
The mediator does not take sides.
You decide
The participants make the decisions.
Children first
Children and young people come first.
A safe space.
Private, calm and supported.
THE PROCESS
The Three Stages
From a first private conversation to a clear written outcome — at a pace that suits you both.
Explore the process-
First individual meetings
Emma meets each of you separately to understand your situation and whether mediation is right for you.
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Joint meetings
All participants present. Pension experts and financial advisers can assist from our network.
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Final appointment and outcome
Proposals set out in a Memorandum of Understanding, with an Open Financial Summary.
WHY US?
Why Families Choose
Mediation
Child focused
We keep the welfare and safety of your family at the heart of what we do.
Speed
Often much quicker and simpler than court.
Control
You make the decisions.
Less stressful
Private, relaxed, at your pace.
Cost effective
Often much cheaper than court.
Communication
Mediation is never a fight – open communication encourages a peaceful resolution.
Is it right for me?
Mediation tends to work well when:
- You wish to resolve matters without going to court.
- You are prepared to listen as well as be heard.
- You want practical solutions for the future.
It starts with one meeting
A MIAM is a private, individual first meeting with Emma.
- Length
- 45–60 minutes
- Price
- £150 Fixed
No legal obligation. Completely confidential.
