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ARTICLE · 04 SEPTEMBER 2024

Solicitor Assisted Mediation In Disputes Regarding Children

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Mediation is a voluntary, out-of-court dispute resolution process involving a neutral mediator. Solicitor-assisted mediation includes solicitors and can use shuttle mediation for high-conflict situations. Benefits include professional guidance and potentially quicker resolutions, while drawbacks involve additional costs and non-binding agreements unless court-approved.

United KingdomLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
Alexandra Pitts
Alexandra Pitts

What is mediation and the process involved? What is solicitor assisted mediation, the benefits and disadvantages?

What is mediation?

Mediation is a form of out of court dispute resolution. You and your ex-partner (or the person the dispute is with) attend a joint meeting with a qualified mediator to discuss your dispute. The idea is that you attend mediation to try and resolve your dispute outside of the court arena with the help of a neutral third party. Attending a joint meeting with a mediator is entirely voluntary and so both you and your ex-partner would need to agree to engage in mediation.

What is the mediation process?

Unless an exemption applies, there is a requirement to attend a Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting (MIAM) before making certain applications to court regarding children. At a MIAM, the mediator will discuss the different ways of trying to resolve the dispute outside of court with you. The mediator will also consider whether

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