A Mediator is an independent neutral person who helps the parties in dispute to resolve their issues through collaborative engagement. A Mediator helps people to agree and come to their own decisions rather than have a judge make important decisions for them, particularly separating couples. A Mediator does not adjudicate or make decisions for the parties but uses their expertise to support each of the parties as they work through the issues that concern them, helping them to listen to each other, to understand the needs of each other and to find a workable and lasting solution.
What we don’t offer
Although mediators come from a wide range of professions of origin, in the context of mediation we are not:
(a) marriage counsellors or guidance counsellors. Our role is to help people to make plans for the future which do not include reconciliation or trying to make their marriage work.
(b) legal professionals and therefore cannot offer legal advice. We will however always recommend that people are fully aware of their legal entitlements before completing either an Interim Agreement (an agreement for a set period) or a Settlement Agreement (an agreement which will be utilised in the future for Divorce).
(c) financial professionals and therefore cannot offer financial advice.
We will always recommend people seek professional advice about property, mortgages and pensions to ensure they understand their rights and obligations prior to completing a final Settlement Agreement.
