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What is Mediation ?
Each party will attend a free initial meeting where they will be assessed for eligibility for public funding (legal aid). If you are not eligible, the price of mediation will be explained (there is a sliding scale of charges depending on your income). This fee will be payable at the end of each full mediation session.
The initial meeting lasts approximately 20-30 minutes.
A full mediation session involves both parties and a mediator and will last between 1 - 2 hours. A full case may take between 2 to 5 sessions, depending on the complexity of the case.
Round table meetings enable you to have open and frank discussions. The sessions are confidential unless someone's safety is thought to be at risk or proceeds of crime are disclosed.
Mediators may not give advice, but may give legal or financial information. Mediators will help you ensure that your proposals are realistic. Clients are recommended to consult their solicitors during the process, to establish what is in their individual best interests.
When mediation is complete, summaries of the proposals can be provided. These can be given to your solicitor, to be incorporated into a Court Order or a legally binding agreement.
Who can come to Mediation?
Couples, whether married or unmarried can come to mediation any time before, during or after separation or divorce, if there are issues to settle between you.
Mediation is also available to grandparents and to people from all ethnic and religious communities, as well as same sex couples. We do not discriminate on grounds of race, culture, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation.
What are the benefits of Mediation?
Because Mediation can help you negotiate, make decisions and resolve disagreements about the children, finances and property, you can avoid going to Court. It is generally faster and cheaper than fighting through the court. Most importantly you retain a greater sense of control over the process and the outcome.
How much does it cost?
There is a sliding scale of charges depending on the individual's net income. Each person is financially assessed separately. You may be entitled to public funding, in which case there is no charge.
If you would like to receive an information pack (without obligation) please
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