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Mediation
Mediators are trained to help people resolve disputes.
A mediator will meet with you and your partner and identify those issues you cannot agree on and help you to try and reach a fair solution. Mediators are impartial and will not take sides in any dispute. They will not give advice on your individual position and will usually recommend that you each obtain separate legal advice alongside the mediation process.
Michelmores mediation team
The Legal Services Commission
The Legal Services Commission (LSC) runs the legal aid scheme in England and Wales . We work in partnership with solicitors and not-for-profit organisations to provide information, advice and legal representation to people in need. We also make sure that people get the information, advice and legal help they need to deal with a wide range of problems.
- Tel: 0845 345 4345
- Website: http://www.legalservices.gov.uk
Resolution
Resolution's 6,000 members are family lawyers committed to the constructive resolution of family disputes. Our members follow a Code of Practice that promotes a non-confrontational approach to family problems.
- Tel: 01689 820272
- Email: info@resolution.org.uk
- Website: http://www.resolution.org.uk
Citizens Advice Bureau
The Citizens Advice service helps people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free, independent and confidential advice, and by influencing policymakers.
- Tel: 08444 111 444
- Website: http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk
National Family Mediation
National Family Mediation is a network of Family Mediation services countrywide that offers help to those affected by seperation and divorce.
- Tel: 0300 4000 636
- Email: general@nfm.org.uk
- Website: http://www.nfm.org.uk/
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What is mediation?
Family mediation is a voluntary and confidential process which helps fair joint decision making without the use of Courts.
How much does mediation cost?
Mediation may be free for you if you are eligible under the Community Legal Services Fund (formerly Legal Aid). If you are not eligible under this Fund, then each mediation service sets out its fees. The usual rate is approximately £100 an hour plus VAT. However, some services operate a sliding scale based on your income.
At what point does a solicitor become involved in the mediation process?
You do not necessarily have to have a solicitor but you may find it helpful to take independent legal advice during the mediation process, and particularly at the end, to make sure that the solution you reach is the best for you. You may also need a solicitor to arrange for a Court Order to be prepared on your behalf, setting out your solution.
Will the mediator try to get us back together?
No. Mediation helps with resolving the consequences of the breakdown of a relationship by concentrating on the future and helping to set up the practical and legal arrangements.
Mediation
Most people going through a divorce or separation would rather avoid having to go to Court, if possible. Mediators are trained to help people resolve disputes. A mediator will meet with you and your partner (this can be separately) and will identify those issues you cannot agree on and help you to try and reach a solution. Mediators are impartial/neutral and will not take sides in a dispute. They are not advisers and will not give advice on your individual position to either of you and will usually recommend that you each obtain legal advice alongside the mediation process.
