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Sometimes just getting your partner to the table is the hardest part of beginning the divorce process. Like it or not, the decision has been made. You’re getting divorced.
"He would never discuss the problems we were having in our marriage. Why should I talk to him now?" "She's angry and hurt and says that she can’t begin to discuss the children, possessions or assets." .... The memories and feelings are just to painful..... Even angry people can mediate an agreement. The solution is to find a skilled mediator who can guide the process, and help redirect destructive feelings, into positive resolutions. check .. Do's & Don'ts ... The Process
Mediation is an inexpensive process that involves a professional, independent third person who helps parties in dispute to reach a resolution. Mediation is not counselling, does not provide legal or financial advice and is not always suitable in all cases. The mediator does not make decisions or impose a settlement, but encourages and facilitates a mutually acceptable settlement to the dispute, which is decided by the parties themselves.... Above all else, mediation is an empowering process that works to protect and ensure the rights of everyone involved.Mediators can provide general information about the law and financial matters, and the way these systems work. However, they cannot provide advice about a person's legal or financial rights and/or their best course of action.Mediation is voluntary and available for many types of problems such as: family disputes over divorce issues, money or children.Mediation is generally more cost-effective and quicker than going to court. Mediation is a flexible process that can be used to settle a variety of disputes. Mediation can help to reduce tension, anger and misunderstanding between disputing parties. Mediation can be used whether or not the parties have seen a Lawyer and/or legal proceedings have begun.
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Is Mediation confidential? Mediation is confidential. Although there is an ongoing exchange of information between the family members, the mediator will not pass information on to anyone else unless all parties agree. However, and as compelled to do so by law, if it appears that someone has been seriously hurt, or is at risk, the mediator will make sure that the police or social services are told. What is said in mediation cannot be used in court later if mediation breaks down. However, this does not apply to factual information given during the mediation process, such as details of income and property. This can be used in any later court proceedings and passed to Lawyers.  Who can use family mediation and for what purpose?
Family mediation is an inclusive process respecting the entire family. Mediation can be used to help settle any or all issues and arrangements concerning extended family members such as Grand Parents, siblings and the children themselves, or maters concerning financial arrangements, division of property and other practical issues to do with separation or divorce If parties need to work through arrangements for their children, the mediator will help them to decide what is best for their children and how and what they should tell them. The mediator will encourage the parties to concentrate on their children's needs; taking into account their feelings and what they want when making arrangements for their future. If the parties need to settle financial arrangements in more complicated situations, the mediator will ask them to give full details of what they earn, what they need to spend money on, their property, loans or other debts and other important information.
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Family Mediation Family mediation is available to divorcing and separating couples whether or not they have children. It is also available to extended family members like grandparents who are involved in a family dispute. Mediation improves communications between parties. This is especially important if children are involved, as often the parties will need to co-operate over their care and upbringing. The Mediator .. read more The Mediator will make sure that mediation discussions are fair and that both parties feel safe; the mediator will check that there is not a problem of violence or abuse before and during mediation. Parties are encourged to talk to a Lawyer before they start mediation so that they know where they stand legally, especially on money matters. Parties should each seek legal advice from a Lawyer, both during and at the end of mediation, to make sure that the agreement reached is best for them. How long does family mediation take? Mediation usually takes between two and four sessions with each participant, each lasting about an hour and a half on average. However, this depends on how complicated the dispute is. Am I compelled to have joint meetings during Mediation ? No. Unless parties to the Mediation insist on meeting together, meetings are held separately. Although, any information gathered during the individual sessions is shared with each party respectively. This method can diminish the stress and anxiety brought on throughout the process.
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