Family mediation in Fareham
Solent Family Mediation Fareham.
Separating families in Fareham can use mediation to discuss child arrangements, finances, property and next steps in a calmer, structured and confidential setting.
Recently separated?
Unsure how to sort finances?
Children caught in the middle?
Want to avoid court where possible?
A practical way to resolve family disputes.
Mediation helps you talk through difficult decisions without immediately handing control to the court.
How we help families in Fareham
Support with separation, parenting and financial discussions.
Solent Family Mediation assists families in Fareham who are dealing with separation, divorce, child arrangements, property, pensions and financial settlement discussions.
The mediator is impartial. They do not take sides, make decisions for you or provide legal advice. Their role is to help you identify the issues, communicate more clearly and consider possible arrangements that are realistic for your family.
What mediation can cover
A focused process for the issues that matter most.
Children and parenting
Where children live, time with each parent, handovers, school holidays, communication and changes to existing arrangements.
Finances and property
The family home, savings, debts, income, pensions, financial disclosure and proposals for settlement.
MIAMs and court forms
Mediation Information and Assessment Meetings for people considering a C100, Form A or other family court application.
The mediation process
What happens when you start mediation?
- Initial contact: You contact the team and explain what support you need.
- MIAM: The mediator explains the process and assesses whether mediation is suitable.
- Preparation: You gather relevant information, such as financial documents or existing arrangements.
- Mediation sessions: The mediator helps both people discuss issues and explore workable options.
- Agreement: If proposals are reached, they can be recorded and taken for legal advice where needed.
- Next steps: If mediation is not suitable or does not resolve the issue, the mediator can explain possible next steps.
Why choose mediation?
Mediation can reduce pressure, cost and conflict.
Confidential
Mediation gives you a private setting to discuss sensitive family, financial and parenting issues.
Flexible
Sessions can be arranged online, and shuttle mediation may be available where direct discussion is not suitable.
Future-focused
The process focuses on practical arrangements and how your family moves forward after separation.
Fareham mediation questions
Do I need a MIAM before going to court?
In many family cases involving children or finances, you are expected to attend a MIAM before making a court application, unless an exemption applies.
Can we mediate if we cannot be in the same room?
Yes. If appropriate, shuttle mediation can be used so each person is in a separate online room and the mediator moves between you.
Can mediation help with finances?
Yes. Mediation can help you discuss financial disclosure, property, pensions, savings, debts and possible settlement proposals. Legal advice should be taken before finalising any agreement.
Does the mediator make the decision?
No. The mediator is impartial and helps structure the conversation. You remain responsible for any decisions or proposals reached.
Before your first meeting
- Think about the main issues you need to resolve.
- Gather any existing court orders or written arrangements.
- For financial matters, collect basic income, property, debt and pension information.
- Consider what arrangements would work for the children day to day.
- Be ready to discuss whether mediation is suitable and safe.
Need family mediation in Fareham?
Speak to Solent Family Mediation about MIAMs, child arrangements, finances, online mediation and next steps.