Mediation is a way of helping people to solve problems when they can’t, for whatever reason, work things out between themselves. It’s an alternative to solicitor negotiations and court.

A mediator supports both people to a dispute and helps them work things out together. It is different to going to court because all decisions that are made in mediation are made by the participants – who are usually in a better position to decide what is best for them – not by others.

The types of things that can be discussed and sorted out in mediation are the same as those which solicitors might deal with following a relationship breakup. For example, divorce, financial and property issues as well as the parenting arrangements for children.

An advantage of mediation over other processes is that it is steered by one person rather than two – two drivers do not always want to go in the same direction as each other. Mediators help those involved to reach the best outcome for all, including any children of the family.

Mediation offers an efficient way of dealing with financial matters. Both people involved are guided through the process of gathering the information they need to share and understand before they can come to a settlement. This is systematically reviewed by the couple helped by the mediator. Working this way saves time. Any questions either person may have can be asked and often answered there and then.

Mediators can offer support and guidance about how parents can help their children get through this difficult time. If parents aren’t able to make arrangements for the children between themselves, a mediator can help them. This might be through reopening the lines of communication, and making a parenting plan.

To conclude, mediation offers the support people need to help them make their own decisions when they are going through separation and divorce.

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