Why Mediate?

In mediation all of the issues and problems are brought out into the open, discussed and, where possible, solved by you with the help of the mediator.

The agreement you reach belongs to you, it is reached by both of you together.

Mediation can save you time and money. The matters you can solve together do not have to be negotiated by two lawyers or decided by a Judge - this does not stop legal advice being helpful.

You make the decision. In court you are on opposite sides, in mediation you are on the same side - that of your family.

Your agreement can be for as long as you choose. It might be temporary to get over a particularly difficult period, short-term to try out a new arrangement or long term to ratify changes that need to last.

Mediation can help you and your former partner learn to talk again about problems and come to solutions in a new way. Separated parents who communicate well benefit their children.

There are no time limits to mediation. You can start and stop as often as you wish and can return at any time.