Mediation Step By Step

Mediation Step By Step

 Step 1 – Introductory meeting for you on your own (or with your ex-partner if you both prefer)

Without any obligation, you meet the mediator, hear about mediation, talk about the issues you want to resolve and decide if mediation is for you. We can then contact the other person to offer them the same introductory meeting.

Step 2 – Mediation meetings for you and the other person

The mediator will make sure you are heard and taken seriously. The mediator will make sure you are able to look at the situation from all sides and have the time and space to decide what is best in all the circumstances.

Step 3 – Outcomes

In matters concerning arrangements for children you might expect to have between one and three meetings. In financial matters you might expect between three and five meetings. When you reach an agreement with your ex-partner we will offer to draft a summary of your decisions. 75% of our clients reach agreed outcomes.

Step 4 – Reviewing arrangements

You are welcome to return to mediation at any stage. Mediation can provide a ‘safety net’ for you to review matters if and when it would be helpful.