How successful is mediation?
Mediation has an extraordinarily high success rate, settling on average 86% of all disputes. The parties are able to negotiate their own settlement, giving them authority over the entire process. Mediation is more flexible, less expensive, and faster than litigation.
Family Mediation
The process of helping families establish agreements about what should take place following a divorce or separation is one of the primary focuses of this service. Rather than asking the court to make decisions about family matters, an increasing number of people are turning to this alternative.
It assists couples who are in the process of separating or divorcing every day in making decisions on the house, the children, the assets, and the debts, and it can assist everyone in the family in establishing new working relationships.
Through the process of family mediation, you and your ex partner will engage in face-to-face negotiations with the assistance of a neutral third party, known as the mediator or mediators, to determine the arrangements that will need to be established for the future.
How is Family mediation different to other options?
Family mediation, as contrast to going to court or to arbitration, acknowledges that you are the expert when it comes to your own family and gives you full control over the decision-making process.
Family mediation, in contrast to negotiation through your lawyers, gives you the opportunity to communicate directly to each other, which enables you to both clarify what you are feeling as well as what you consider to be most essential to you. It also enables you and your family to concentrate on the things that are truly important to you as a unit.
How can Family Mediation help?
Family mediators do have huge amount of expertise dealing with the challenges that are associated with divorce and separation, and they are able to provide you with broad information regarding all of the options that are open to your family.
Family mediators may also be able to ask both of you vital questions regarding the potential implications for your family of any certain course of action that particularly piques your attention. Family mediators are available to discuss with you some of the legal repercussions that may be associated with various concepts that may pique your curiosity. Family mediators have received specialised training to concentrate on the requirements of the children living in the household, and they will assist the parents in working together to meet those requirements.
What is a MIAM?
A MIAM is a meeting with a properly trained family mediator is the first step in mediation and is when your experienced mediator will explain mediation as an alternative to the judicial system. Before they can ask for a court order, the majority of divorcing and separating spouses in England and Wales must provide proof that they attended an MIAM (Mediation Information Assessment Meeting). The aim of this session is to determine whether going to court is the best method to resolve the issues surrounding the dissolution of your partnership or marriage (e.g., children, property, and finances), and whether it is a viable alternative.
At a MIAM, you will meet with a skilled family mediator to discuss your unique circumstances in confidence. Typically, this is a one-on-one meeting, however you and your ex-partner may attend a portion of the meeting if you both like. Currently, just one of you is required to attend an MIAM to discuss alternatives to court and determine whether a different path may be right for you, your family, and your specific circumstances. The court has the authority to order the person who has refused to attend an MIAM to do so.
The mediator will examine the advantages and cons of each of the choices accessible to you for resolving the issues surrounding your divorce. The mediator will also ask you questions and conduct an evaluation to determine if it is the best course of action for your unique situation.
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