Mediation is the process by which couples whose relationship is in difficulties seek to reach an agreement about such matters as their children, finances and property.

Couples discuss these issues in the presence of a trained, independent third party - the Mediator. Mediators do not make decisions. Their role is to help couples co-operate, resolve conflict, reach joint solutions, or focus on the needs and feelings of the children. Mediation is not reconciliation or counselling.

The benefits of mediation are:

• Mediation is less stressful and upsetting than going through the courts
• It helps separating couples to communicate and co-operate to reach agreement
• It is typically less costly than litigation
• It takes less time than going to court allowing couples to move on with their lives sooner
• It benefits children by reducing conflict
• It allows couples to remain in control of major decisions affecting their lives
• It is completely confidential

To discuss any of the issues above or to arrange your free initial assessment please call us on our Mediation Hotline - 01473 226031

Ashton KCJ solicitors can also assist in the following areas:

• Civil partnerships
• Collaborative law
• Dispute resolution
• Employment
• French legal services
• Lasting powers of attorney and court of protection
• Mediation
• Personal injury
• Medical injury
• Probate and administration of estates
• Residential conveyancing
• Tax
• Wills, trusts, lifetime giving, inheritance tax