Children in the breakdown of relationship and divorce

Mediation is probably most generally used in relation to issues or indeed disputes, in relation to children. It is a very cost effective, practical and indeed amicable way of making progress.

Correspondence between solicitors can become extremely costly unless handled in an extremely diplomatic manner. It frequently serves to make matters more hostile, which in turn, can reflect negatively on the children involved, in the breakdown of a relationship.

Mediation can also be extremely effective if the legal issues concerned are not overly complex and parents remain on civilised terms. They recognise the future best interests of their children will remain of paramount importance.

 Parenting Agreements can often be formally discussed and agreed, in one or two Mediation Sessions, or issues discussed such as overnight contact, gradual introduction of new partners or proposed holiday arrangements.