Poole, is a major hub within the Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole (BCP) unitary authority. Solent professional mediation services covering both private Family disputes and professional workplace conflicts.
Mediation provides a confidential, structured, and voluntary method to resolve disagreements without resorting to costly and damaging legal action.
Family mediation helps separating or divorcing couples in Poole reach durable agreements on children and finances outside of the court system.
WHAT FAMILY MEDIATION COVERS
Child Arrangements: Establishing residency, contact schedules, holidays, and schooling decisions for children, resulting in a Parenting Plan.
Financial Settlements: Dividing assets such as the family home, savings, pensions, and debts.
Child Maintenance: Determining the amount and frequency of financial support.
Find out why Family Mediation is the best solution for resolving disputes around divorce and child access
Before you can apply to the Family Court for most child or financial orders, you are legally required to attend a Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting (MIAM).
The MIAM is an individual meeting where the mediator explains the process, assesses the case’s suitability, and screens for any safeguarding issues.
If mediation is not suitable, the mediator will sign the necessary court form (C100 or Form A), allowing you to proceed with a court application.
If you meet the financial eligibility criteria (low income/benefits), your entire mediation process, including the MIAM, will be free. If you qualify, your ex-partner’s MIAM and first joint session are also covered.
A scheme provides up to £500 towards the cost of joint mediation sessions for cases involving arrangements for children. This is not means-tested which means it is available whether you are on a low income or not, it is available to everyone who wants to attend mediation around making plans for your children.
Workplace mediation is used by businesses and organisations in Poole to resolve internal conflicts, restore relationships, and prevent issues from escalating into formal grievances, tribunals, or costly staff turnover.
WHAT WORKPLACE MEDIATION CAN COVER:
Conflict Resolution: Disputes between two employees, manager-subordinate conflicts, or disagreements within a team.
Communication Breakdown: Addressing relationship difficulties or chronic personality clashes.
Harassment/Bullying: Resolving issues related to unacceptable behaviour that has not yet reached a formal legal complaint stage.
Change Management: Easing conflict arising from organisational restructuring or role changes.
KEY BENEFITS FOR BUSINESSES;
Saves Money: Resolving a conflict through mediation costs a fraction of the price of an employment tribunal, which can run into the tens of thousands of pounds.
Faster Resolution: Workplace disputes can be resolved in a single day of mediation, minimising disruption and lost productivity.
Restores Relationships: Unlike formal disciplinary processes that assign blame, mediation focuses on establishing a new, constructive working relationship, allowing staff to remain productive.
Confidentiality: The process is entirely confidential, protecting the reputation and privacy of both the employees and the organisation.
We offer mediation hubs around the Solent Region.
Offering Civil and Family Mediation, Legal Aid Mediation.
Strictly by Appointment Only.
Location is not staffed.
Mediation and urgent MIAM appointments can be arranged online
Our Poole Hub – Find us at;
Call our team to book your mediation on 0238 161 1051