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Expert family solicitors to help with your mediation journey

Divorce and separation are often not as straightforward as the ending of a marriage or civil partnership. Financial settlements and child arrangements can be difficult to agree on, which is where mediation, as well as mediation support from a solicitor, can be a useful tool.

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Mediation is a form of non-court dispute resolution (NCDR), which aims to keep separating couples out of court. It prioritises communication and openness between separating couples when families are going through breakdown.

At Stowe Family Law, we have specialist lawyers across England and Wales to provide the legal advice and structure you need when going through the mediation process. Our Mediation Support package is designed to sit alongside mediation sessions.

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What is the hybrid mediation process?

The hybrid mediation process is a form of non-court dispute resolution where an independent, qualified mediator will guide your negotiation. You and your ex spouse will be in separate rooms and can have your individual lawyer present to allow to access real-time expert legal advice to achieve a fair outcome.

What are the benefits of hybrid mediation?

Hybrid mediation is a great option for high-conflict cases, or cases where you’re looking to minimise time spent with your ex partner, as you and your ex will be in separate rooms (or virtual rooms). Your lawyer will be on hand to give advice throughout, and information you share with the mediator will be confidential, only your position will be shared. You can also bring in other experts such as an independent financial adviser.

What sorts of family issues can be sorted using hybrid mediation?

Hybrid mediation can be used for most family law issues, such as your financial settlement, and matters relating to child arrangements after divorce or separation. Contact Stowe Family Law today to find out if hybrid mediation is right for your case.

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What is the mediation support package?

Our family mediation support package provides essential legal advice in between your mediation sessions. This is flexible around your needs. You have control over how often you meet with your lawyer, and what specific advice you need, based on your negotiation.

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There are multiple benefits to legal support alongside your mediation session:

  • The impact of the law on your case – family breakdown is deeply personal, but the law provides a framework to ensure a fair resolution for parties. Our lawyers will guide you through how this looks in your unique situation
  • Better strategising – our lawyers can work with you to plan ahead and understand where you are willing to compromise
  • Improved preparation – this means your negotiations will be more efficient, leading to a quicker outcome

We are then on hand to draw up your financial settlement, or child arrangements order, should you need one.

Our lawyers can also support clients with hybrid mediation. This involves attending your mediation session with you and providing legal advice in real time as your negotiations take place.

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How can a lawyer help with mediation?

A lawyer is an important part of your divorce journey. It is important to seek mediation support when you are looking to reach a financial settlement with your ex-spouse or struggling to make child arrangements.

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There are many benefits to using a lawyer alongside a mediator. Mediators are not necessarily trained lawyers, so will not have the same in-depth legal understanding as an expert family solicitor. Your lawyer is there to provide that expert legal advice and strategy planning alongside your mediation sessions, to ensure you get the most out of your time, but without the necessity of committing to a full legal case.

They are also necessary when it comes to drawing up a legally binding agreement, once you and your ex have reached your decision through mediation. This is particularly important for your financial settlement, which will need to be approved by the court.

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I need a mediator – how do I get one?

Finding the right mediator is an important part of your negotiation journey. It is important that your mediator is impartial and can work with both you and your ex-spouse.

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If you need a mediator, a number of our lawyers at Stowe are also trained mediators. Unfortunately, we cannot represent you legally if your mediator is a Stowe lawyer.

We also have a network of professional mediators who we can connect you with.

Find out more about how to choose your mediator and our mediation package.

What if mediation doesn’t work?

Sometimes, even with the help of mediation support, couples are unable to reach an agreement. If this is the case, we are on hand to take your case forward via a different route. This could be lawyer-led negotiation, divorce arbitration or a private financial dispute resolution hearing.

Whilst we make every effort to keep matters away from court, if court is necessary, we will be alongside you every step of the way.

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