Resolve conflicts peacefully with mediation.

Family Mediation is a process designed to resolve family disputes with the help of an independent, trained mediator. This process is particularly beneficial for separating couples dealing with issues related to children, finance, and other family-related matters. The mediator facilitates negotiation, helping to find a solution that works for both parties. 

In most cases of divorce or ending civil partnerships, attending a court hearing is not required. However, where there are issues related to children and finances, the Court will expect the parties to consider mediation before applying to the court to hear their case.

Our approach to family mediation is guided by principles of neutrality, confidentiality, and mutual respect. We facilitate open communication, helping parties to express their views and understand each other’s perspectives. Our goal is to help parties find a resolution that is mutually acceptable, cost-effective, and avoids the need for court proceedings.

If you’re facing a family dispute and need assistance, please contact us directly. We’ll provide a confidential consultation to help you understand if mediation is the right solution for your situation.

We charge £185 + vat for MIAMs per person.

Joint mediation sessions cost £185 + vat per person per hour. We also charge £185 + vat per person per hour for preparing Memorandums of Understanding, and Open Financial Statements.

Did you know that you can claim a FREE £500 voucher from the Government towards Mediation regarding Child Arrangements?

Fulford Legal Services is registered with the voucher scheme and we can claim this voucher on your behalf, to pay towards joint mediation sessions concerning Child Arrangements.

Mediation usually starts with the mediator having a short initial call with the person who makes the initial enquiry. The purpose of this call is to talk to you briefly about the mediation process.

Following the individual MIAMs, if both parties wish to proceed with mediation, we will arrange a joint mediation session, via Zoom or MS Teams.  In the first meeting, we will go through the Agreement to Mediate, set an agreed agenda, and begin discussions to help you to resolve any disagreements which you may have. 

If the case involves financial issues, we will also begin to formulate an Open Financial Statement with you both. 

The focus of future joint mediation sessions will depend on the issues the parties want to cover, keeping a close review of the agenda agreed upon in the first session. We can review child arrangements, jointly discuss the provision of financial disclosure, and look further at any proposals made in the first session. Ultimately, the progress of mediation depends on you, but we will help you to reach a conclusion at a speed and in a manner with which you are comfortable.

Once an agreement has been reached, we can record the relevant information and decisions in a number of documents which are: 

Any agreement reached in mediation is not legally binding until the parties have had independent legal advice on it, and not until an agreement has been signed by all parties in open correspondence.  You are able to take independent legal advice from your own solicitor to turn the Memorandum of Understanding into a consent order, which can be lodged at court for approval by a judge.