You may feel comfortable and confident thinking and talking about financial matters, but if you feel daunted you are not alone.
Family Mediation can help you to:
Jessica is a former Family Law Barrister, who has re-trained as a Mediator.
When you decide to separate or divorce, some of the big challenges that you face often revolve around finances and property.
When a decision is made by the Court, people can be left feeling powerless. Many clients run up significant legal bills, which can compound their financial and emotional stress.
By contrast, Family Mediation offers a safe space for you to discuss and make your own agreements to secure your financial future. The aim is to help you both to move on to the next stage of your life.
Some of the things we may talk about at Joint Mediation Sessions are:
Everybody’s situation is different. Family Mediation provides you with a safe space to explore financial options, and consider what they would mean for you and your family.
If you are married, you will both need to provide full and frank financial disclosure of all your assets before moving on to consider what your options might be.
Disclosure is required whether you choose Mediation or go through solicitors and/ or the Court. The crucial difference is that in Mediation you both go through this process together, which typically makes it quicker and more efficient.
If you choose Family Mediation then we will guide you through this process, step by step.
Family Mediation is a flexible process and you can take part if you are married or you have been living together.
There are different laws governing what happens if you are married or living together and if you have children. This affects legal entitlements and how assets are normally distributed.
Find clear information on each step of the mediation journey, from children’s needs to financial matters.
The Mediation Journey starts with a confidential Mediation Information & Assessment Meeting (MIAM). If everyone agrees, we arrange joint mediation sessions. We manage the process. You decide the outcome.
Family Mediation offers a real alternative to stressful, expensive and protracted court battles. It lets you keep more control of your family’s future and helps you to move on to the next stage of your life.
If you have children, we always prioritise their needs and wellbeing above all else. If you agree, children of an appropriate age can be consulted confidentially, without reports going to Court.
This page brings together clear, straightforward answers about how family mediation works, from your first meeting through to final agreements, legal considerations, and what happens afterwards.
Get in touch with Jessica if you have a question or would like to book a Mediation Information & Assessment Meeting (MIAM).
You can choose to have your MIAM face to face or online. We work with families across Leamington Spa, Warwickshire and beyond.
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