We have a background of 40 years as a Divorce and Family lawyer. We can help people turn disagreements into an agreement very quickly – without the expense and stress of going to court. We can help in a wide range of disputes.
Mediation is not only a voluntary and confidential process it is also one of the non court dispute resolution processes that the court will expect the parties to engage in first, should they be thinking of getting the court involved (unless an exemption applies).
Otherwise the party refusing to engage in a non court dispute resolution process like mediation is at risk of paying the other party’s costs should a court application be made first.
The first step is called a MIAM ( Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting ) and is conducted by telephone.
The MIAM is an opportunity for the Mediator to share important information with each party, including details about the mediation process.
At a MIAM, you will be able to outline what the issues are that you feel need to be resolved. The Mediator will then assess whether the matter is suitable for Mediation.
If the Mediator assesses that the matter is suitable for mediation then the first joint mediation appointment will usually be arranged as soon as possible after the MIAM.
If the case is assessed as not suitable for mediation, the Mediator, if required, will arrange for completion of the necessary form to record this and the parties will be recommended to consult their lawyers as to the alternative ways forward. This may well involve an application to the court.
We charge £125.00 per person for a MIAM session which lasts up to 60 minutes.
With a background of 40 years experience in divorce and family law you can be sure that we understand the issues you are facing.
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Fees for a MIAM is £125.00 per person which lasts for 60 minutes.
We charge £140.00 an hour per person for a joint mediation session which lasts up to 90 minutes.
SHUTTLE MEDIATION
The costs of shuttle mediation is £280.00 per person for a two hour meeting. Sometimes parties find it very difficult to be in the same room together for a variety of reasons. Mediation can therefore take place on a shuttle basis with each party being in separate rooms. This can be done either in person or online. If you think this might be the best option then please let the Mediator know.
There is no doubt that shuttle mediation is less effective because you are not hearing what each party are saying but for some parties it can be the difference between being able to mediate and not being able to mediate at all.
Shuttle mediation meetings are nearly always two hours long because it takes longer to facilitate a discussion when the Mediator has to move between both parties. Please let the Mediator know if you feel shuttle mediation is needed.
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