Mediation for those involved in family law disputes, whether it be divorce, financial or child arrangements matters is an alternative way of resolving matters prior to emotional, stressful and expensive litigation via the family Court.
For anybody that is involved in a family law dispute, it will be an emotional time, and the additional financial stress of those proceedings can become overwhelming. Communications between parties can become full of animosity and the phrase “see you in Court” is all too often heard.
However, there are several issues to consider before deciding the only way forward is to start Court proceedings which are often stressful, expensive and lengthy. Our family law solicitors at BWL are members of Resolution who are a community of professionals committed to resolving family law disputes as amicably as possible and without recourse to Court proceedings. Before Court proceedings are commenced, there is an expectation on all parties that some form of non-Court dispute resolution is attempted. The family law team at BWL can advise you on what form of non-Court dispute resolution will be best tailored to your individual circumstances.
Mediation can often be helpful option for those who find communication difficult and want an independent third-party to try and help them reach an agreement. A mediator will act as an intermediary between you and your ex-partner and offer advice and guidance on possible solutions. The BWL team can also offer advice and support both prior and after your mediation appointments.
Court is not therefore always the most pragmatic option to suit your needs and wherever possible, the BWL team will encourage you to try to reach an agreement outside of Court, which will likely be for the benefit of the entire family.