Mediation

Mediation: reaching agreement following divorce and separation

In South East London mediation is available to help you reach agreements related to matters about children, finance and property.

The South East London Family Mediation Bureau is available to all parents who need these services.

In almost all cases confidentiality can be maintained throughout thus avoiding public exposure of personal problems. In most cases an agreement reached by mediation will last longer than a decision imposed by the court.

What takes place in mediation?

Parents will be invited to attend a pre-mediation meeting (separate time will be provided for each parent.) At this initial meeting what happens in mediation will be explained. Then parents will then meet together with a trained and experienced mediator who will help them to make decisions regarding the arrangements for children. Mediation can be extended to include finance and property - this is called "all issues mediation".

Our mediators

All Bureau mediators are trained and accredited by National Family Mediation or Family Mediation Association and are members of, and work to the standards of, the College of Mediators (formerly the UK College of Family Mediators). Mediators employed by the Bureau function within the mediation code of practice as prescribed by the College.

Advantages of mediation compared to court proceedings:

parents retain control of decisions which affect the children
children benefit because of reduced conflict
it can be done quickly: it may be completed in days rather than months compared to litigation and court process
costs are likely to be far less than lengthy court proceedings

Mediation: how much will it cost?

This depends on your income - contact us for details.

Child Issues Mediation: the minimum fee is £40 per session (unless Legally Aided), for incomes up to £30,000.

All Issues Mediation: the minimum fee is £85 per session (unless Legally Aided), for incomes up to £30,000.