SOLENT FAMILY MEDIATION WORTHING
Speak to Solent Mediaton around family and civil disputes. Legal Aid Mediation. Urgent online MIAM appointments available
Speak to Solent Mediaton around family and civil disputes. Legal Aid Mediation. Urgent online MIAM appointments available
Family mediation in Worthing, like elsewhere in the UK, is designed to help separating or divorcing couples resolve disagreements constructively without the need for court intervention. Mediation covers all the crucial aspects of a separation, focusing on practical arrangements for the future
This is often the most critical area, ensuring that the children’s best interests are central to all decisions. Mediators help parents create detailed Parenting Plans that work for families living in or near Worthing.
Residence and Contact (Who lives where and when): Establishing where the children will live, and how often they will spend time with the non-resident parent. This includes regular weekly schedules, considering school runs, extracurricular activities, and local travel times in the Worthing area.
Holidays and Special Occasions: Deciding how to share school holidays (e.g., summer, Christmas, Easter) and special days like birthdays and Mother’s/Father’s Day.
Communication: Agreeing on how the parents will communicate with each other regarding the children, and how the children will communicate with the parent they are not currently with.
Child’s Upbringing: Making joint decisions on important issues such as the children’s school, medical treatment, religious education, and changes of surname.
Introduction of New Partners: Establishing guidelines for when and how new partners will be introduced to the children.
Mediation provides a confidential space to discuss all financial resources and reach a fair settlement. This process requires both parties to provide full financial disclosure.
Income and Maintenance: Determining how child maintenance will be calculated and paid. Discussions may also cover spousal maintenance (periodical payments) if applicable.
Assets and Liabilities: Identifying all assets (pensions, savings, investments) and debts (mortgages, loans, credit cards) accumulated during the relationship.
Division of Assets: Negotiating the fair division of capital, including bank accounts, investments, and business interests.
Pensions: Addressing how pensions will be shared or offset, which often requires specialist input to achieve an equitable outcome.
The family home is typically the most valuable asset, and mediation focuses on finding a pragmatic solution for its future.
The Family Home: Deciding whether the property will be sold (and how proceeds will be divided), transferred to one party (with or without a lump sum payment), or if a ‘Mesher Order’ (deferring sale until a future date, such as when the children finish school) is appropriate.
Second Properties/Buy-to-Let: Settling the disposal or retention of any other properties owned jointly or solely.
Contents: Negotiating the division of household contents, furniture, and vehicles.
By addressing these topics in mediation, families in Worthing can reach a comprehensive and tailored agreement that reflects their circumstances and allows them to transition smoothly into their separate futures.
Mediation costs are transparent and straightforward. Head to our fees page here.
When it comes to support with the cost of mediation in Worthing, Legal Aid is available for people who are on a low income or certain benefits like Universal Credit. Read more about Legal Aid. The Family Mediation Voucher is currently available until Spring 2026. This scheme is non-means tested and available to families looking to find solutions around child based issues.You can learn more about the scheme here and how we can help you apply for up to £500 toward the cost of your joint mediation sessions.
Don’t delay, speak to Solent Family Mediation in Worthing on 0238 161 1051 or book a callback at a time that works for you to find out more.
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
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Call our team to book your mediation on 0238 161 1051