Family mediation services
Move forward with the help of family mediation, available online throughout the UK. We help people facing divorce, separation and other family disputes through sensible and practical discussion. Our philosophy is that communication is better than confrontation.
Our family mediators help you take control of your future - reaching agreements through constructive negotiations about childcare, finances, property and more. Family mediation is less expensive and more constructive than lengthier and often more complicated legal routes. You’ll be able to talk through your issues without the delay, stress and costs of going to court.
At Mediation First, our team are highly experienced in a range of family mediation matters, led by John and Vicki, both of whom have over 25 years of mediation expertise. Our experts help you settle your issues the simpler and more common sense way, with online mediation sessions available for added convenience.
Get started with family mediation today.
Turn arguments into agreements
Our family mediators not only help you find a workable solution, they also help you make it legally fair and binding. We provide you with the relevant family law information to guide you through what can be a very unfamiliar process. Understand your issues through the eyes of the law so that you can ensure an achievable outcome and move on.
Issues we help with
We are passionate about helping you settle disputes without having to battle it out in the courts. Here’s how we can help you.
Separation and divorce
Divorce can be a stressful experience for both parties involved, and facing this in a court environment only makes it more complicated. Our family mediation services take the stress off your hands, helping divorced couples reach agreements in an impartial, private and confidential setting.
Childcare arrangements
Nobody wants their children to feel distressed during a divorce or separation. Research proves that the way a separation is handled has a profound impact on children’s wellbeing, not only in the short term, but also as they grow older.
Family mediation helps you focus on what’s best for your child’s future, facilitating constructive sessions designed to help couples decide on the most suitable outcome for their children. Find out more about children mediation.
Property and finance
Some of the first questions people ask themselves during divorce are about how they’ll afford to live and where they’ll live once separated.
These thoughts can feel overwhelming, but our family mediators are here to help. From providing family law information to determining which options might work for you, we help you find an achievable financial arrangement. Find out more about property and finance mediation.
Have a family issue outside these areas? Speak to our team to see how we can help.
Enquire about mediation
Get in touch with our team to find out how mediation can help you move forward.
Why choose mediation?
Less expensive
Family mediation is a cost-effective way to reach an agreement in family and divorce matters. The legal costs of going to court can be excessive – especially in lengthier family law battles. The co-operative nature of family mediation is designed to identify practical solutions as quickly and effectively as possible, helping keep costs low.
More constructive
Family law mediation focuses on constructive, co-operative decisions. Our family mediators facilitate timely and sensible communication between both parties, helping you settle disputes quicker and understand your choices in the presence of an expert.
Simpler than legal routes
Avoid the complications of court and maintain control in a private and confidential setting. Not only does minimising the use of courts save you time and money, it also saves you a lot of stress.
How does family mediation work?
At Mediation First, our methods to family mediation are tried and tested. Here’s how it works.
Contact our mediators
Start by getting in touch with our mediators to arrange your mediation information and assessment meeting (MIAM). We’ll assess how mediation could help you solve your dispute and inform you of the next steps. We can also assess if you might be eligible for legal aid or help with your fees through the Ministry of Justice’s mediation voucher scheme.
Write to the other party
If you decide mediation is worth trying, we’ll need consent from the other party to take part in joint mediation sessions. We can help advise on the best way to approach this when writing to the other party. Once both parties have agreed to proceed, we’ll arrange a joint mediation session at a date that works for you.
Joint mediation session
Before your mediation session can begin, you’ll both sign an Agreement to Mediate document. During the session, your family mediator will assist you in sharing your concerns, options and solutions - gathering the right information to help you come to a mutually acceptable way forward. Most sessions are carried out online, providing full convenience for you to mediate from the comfort of your home.
Find solutions
Our aim is to help you resolve your disputes and find the best possible resolution to your issues. We listen to both sides of the story, addressing the issues at hand instead of attributing blame. Our mediators keep the discussion moving forward, encouraging practical conversations with effective outcomes.
To conclude the process, we draft summary documentation to provide you and your former partner with clear and easily understandable points. Our focus is on ensuring that your arrangements made in mediation are comprehensive, leaving no room for confusion between you and your ex-partner.
Get started with family mediation
Settle your disputes the cost and time effective way with family mediation. To get started or find out more, get in touch via phone, email, or our online contact form.
Tel: 0330 320 7600
Email:
office@mediationfirst.co.uk.
Family mediation voucher scheme - £500 towards mediation costs
The Family Mediation Voucher Scheme offers support of up to £500 (inclusive of VAT) towards the cost of mediation, for those who are eligible. Eligibility for the mediation voucher scheme is assessed in a Mediation Information Assessment Meeting (MIAM), where a trained mediator evaluates the issues for suitability and voucher scheme criteria. Please note that not all cases qualify for the scheme.
Our family mediation team
Our family mediators bring a wealth of experience from backgrounds in family, child, financial and property law. Our team guides you through the process with empathy, and are passionate about achieving best results for clients; helping you move forward with confidence.
What our clients say
Family mediation FAQs
What does family mediation involve?
Read more about the family mediation process.
Who pays for family mediation?
Learn more about who pays for mediation in our guide.
How long does family mediation take?
Find out more about the process in our guide on how long it takes to mediate.
What questions will I be asked in mediation?
What should I prepare for family mediation?
Your mediator will explain everything you need to prepare prior to taking part in mediation. To learn more, read our 9 tips for a successful mediation.
