OUR APPROACH
Mediation is suitable for separation, divorce, arranging spending time arrangements for children, employment grievances, business disputes and any other type of miscommunication/dispute.
Mediation is a process where a neutral third individual called a mediator assists disputing participants to resolve misunderstandings. A highly trained mediator uses a range of techniques to reduce conflict and explore ways forward. The first important step in any mediation is to open up positive communication between all conflicting participants . We are extremely successful at exploring all options and to navigate through the red mist of conflict towards a clear solution that can work for all involved.
Mediation is a mixture of separate and joint sessions held online via video software (Zoom ) or upon request can be arranged to be conducted in the office in Leigh On Sea.
Mediation is paid in advance of each session, and participants are made aware of the number of mediation meetings that maybe required to resolve the dispute.
Each mediation meeting is normally 1.5 - 2 hours in duration.
The aim of family mediation is to reduce conflict and improve communication between all involved without involving the courts.
The mediation process can help towards drafting an agreement/ settlement/proposal document which can used to draft a consent order & presented to family court for approval. A consent order is legally binding.
Family Mediation entails both parties attending a separate consultation meeting with the mediator. The consultation meeting is called a MIAM - Mediation Information Assessment Meeting. This meeting is 45 minutes in duration.
Attending a mediation, information and assessment meeting (MIAM) is required before family mediation can commence and before any court applications can be filed to the Family Court.
Attending a MIAM provides the opportunity for the mediator to assess whether mediation is suitable for both parties and most importantly, for you to gather more information about the next steps and to decide whether mediation can work for you.
The number of family mediation sessions after the MIAM will depend on the complexity of the dispute.
Disputes around child arrangements can range between 2-4 hours in length.
All issues mediation involving children and divorce/financials can range between 6-8 hours in length.
We offer 1-1.5 hourly sessions.
The aim of civil & employment mediation is to reduce conflict and improve communication between the different parties.
Civil & employment mediation can prevent misunderstandings from escalating to costly disputes and court action.
The mediation process can help towards drafting an agreement/ settlement/proposal document.
Civil and employment mediation entails both parties attending a separate consultation meeting with the mediator. The consultation meeting is called a MIAM - Mediation Information Assessment Meeting. This meeting is 45 minutes in duration.
Attending a mediation information and assessment meeting provides the opportunity for the mediator to assess whether civil mediation is suitable for both parties and most importantly, for you to gather more information about the next steps and to decide whether mediation can work for you.
The number of mediation sessions after the mediation and advice meeting will depend on the complexity of the dispute.
Disputes can range between 2-8 hours in length.
We offer 2 hourly sessions.
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