Mediation in divorce
Separating together, with one mediator for both of you. Mediation gives you room to make your own agreements, at a lower cost.
Not every divorce has to be a battle. In mediation you and your partner sit down at the table with one neutral mediator. Together you make agreements about the children, the home, maintenance and the division of assets. The mediator guides the conversation, explains the legal framework and records the agreements.
What is divorce mediation?
Mediation is a structured way of reaching agreements together. The mediator does not choose sides and does not decide for you. Because you shape the outcome yourselves, agreements reached in mediation tend to last longer.
When is mediation a good choice?
Mediation works best when both partners are willing to talk and can listen to each other. Even when emotions run high, mediation can help to keep the conversation on track.
- You both want to make your own agreements
- There are children and you want to remain good parents together
- You want to keep costs and duration under control
- You value discretion
How does mediation work?
After an intake, a number of sessions follow in which the subjects are discussed one by one. Between sessions you gather information, such as income figures and valuations. At the end the mediator records everything in a settlement, and the divorce is then filed with the court.
When mediation is not the right route
In situations involving violence, a serious imbalance of power or an urgent need for court measures, mediation is not suitable. In that case we advise you to instruct your own divorce solicitor.
Discuss your case with a solicitor
Tell us about your situation without obligation. We will explain where you stand, which steps are open to you and what you can expect from us.