What is mediation?
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Mediation helps families where a relationship has broken down to reach an agreement about the future.
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Mediation enables couples whose relationship has broken down to make decisions on a face to face basis.
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It is an effective route to resolving family issues.
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A mediator gives impartial and independent Information to separating or divorcing couples about legal rights and procedure.
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It is an alternative to court proceedings or can work alongside proceedings.
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We offer a safe, neutral place that provides a managed structured environment. It is an alternative family method of resolution and aims to be non-confrontational.
What issues can mediation assist with?
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Children - for example issues about where the children reside or whom they spend their time with.
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Finances - for example, issues surrounding property, pensions, savings, investments, debts, maintenance. Our mediator is a specialist and experienced Family Lawyer that also deals with high value assets, therefore we can offer a specialist mediation service where there are extensive assets to be resolved.
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Divorce / Separation - We realise that people often want to discuss this and not simply brush over the issues and procedure. Mediation helps separating couples to try to decide together what is the best way forward for themselves and their family.
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Cohabitation - There are now more couples than ever before simply cohabiting, often for longer than well established marriages. The law in this area is distinct but in no way less valued.
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Grandparents - We can also assist Grandparents with issues over contact with grandchildren.
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Inheritance & Probate matters - we can assist in matters where inheritance or probate issues are disputed.
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Same Sex/Civil Partnership matters - we have extensive experience in Civil Partnership and same sex relationship matters.
What about reconciliation?
Mediation is not counselling/marriage guidance. Family mediation does not set out to get people back together however if reconciliation seems to be a possibility we would put you in touch with an appropriate service such as Relate.
Family Mediation in Nottingham
45-49 Mansfield Road, Nottingham, NG1 3FH
Tel: 0115 9247 023
