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MEDIATION
Mediation is a controlled process in which an impartial third person assists those involved in family breakdown. In particular, separating and divorcing couples are encouraged to communicate better with one another. They are helped to come to their own agreed decisions about some or all of the issues relating to, or arising from, the separation, divorce, children, finances or property.
In other words, if you are separating and still talking to each other [if only just] a mediator can help you to discuss the issues surrounding the relationship breakdown, such as your children and finances, without tempers rising.
It is an alternative to going to Court. After a successful mediation you make the decisions together, rather than letting a judge do it for you. A family mediator is not a marriage guidance counsellor but a neutral third party, whose aim is to help you separate by negotiating an agreement that is acceptable to both.
Have you ever wished you could both go to the one Solicitor to sort out the details of your divorce or separation? As a solicitor mediator, I will be able to help, not by giving legal advice, as I must remain impartial, but by helping you explore all the options open to you. I will, as a priority, take into account the needs of you both. This work will be carried out in my offices, which will provide a safe neutral environment where tempers will be managed and discussions will be helped to be meaningful.
Mediation is confidential and relies on the open and frank exchange of views and financial information. It is quicker (you are talking direct to each other, rather than through solicitors letters) and usually cheaper than going to court. Better still, you are in control of the outcome. You are not committed to anything unless you both agree to so be. At worst, it is worth a try (as long as there is some goodwill between you) and at best, it will make the process less harmful, expensive and traumatic for any children that may be involved.
Occasionally, mediation can save marriages, as it is often the first time that serious emotional issues are discussed by people whom, for whatever reason, have not been able to really communicate with each other. I would be happy to offer a free consultation to either or both parties, individually or together, to discuss the benefits and mechanics of mediation.
Diane Genders Ltd. Resolution House, City Office Park, Crusader Road, off Tritton Road, Lincoln LN6 7AS
t: 01522 516500 f: 01522 516509 dx: 700 676 North Hykeham
e: Diane@DianeGenders.co.uk w:www.DianeGenders.co.uk
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