Mediation can help both parties in a family breakdown situation. Family Mediation and discussion with our family lawyers may help you resolve financial matters and reach agreement on the arrangements for the children.

One advantage of using a mediation service is that it can help your marriage end amicably. This means you end the relationship with less bitterness, less conflict and more agreement over marital assets, your future and that of your children.

What does a mediator do?
A mediator will act as a third party in your discussions with your partner.
Their role is to:

• Help you identify important issues
• Help you to gather information
• Help you identify the choices open to you
• Help you negotiate together and reach acceptable decisions
• Help you deal with your children and discuss things with them

Is a mediator the same as a lawyer?
Mediators and a family mediation service can help you reach decisions and exchange ideas and information. Mediators cannot impose a settlement or advise you on the best course of action. They will try to help you reach an agreement. As mediators do not give legal advice, it is necessary to take independent legal advice throughout the process.

In the event that you and your partner have been able to reach agreement we will be able to incorporate the terms into a Court Order.

For further information please contact...

Audrey Venables at our Warrington Office
Ruth Hetherington at our Frodsham Office