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Why mediate?

43% of marriages in the UK end in divorce so it’s crucial to recognise the changing nature of divorce in England. In recent years, there have been significant changes in divorce law and processes, highlighting shifts in societal perspectives, legal updates, and new trends. These developments aim to make divorce proceedings more efficient, minimise conflict, and assist couples in finding amicable solutions, such as mediation.

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Family mediators are trained to work with people in situations where the relationship has broken down. Ark Mediation mediators come from professional backgrounds including law, psychology and various therapy-related professions. A mediator will find solutions that you can both agree on. Unlike the court system, you will stay in control as every step of the journey. No-one can make you do anything against your wishes and all discussions are kept confidential.

The benefits of mediation

  • Take control and have more say on the outcome you desire. Unlike the legal route, where a court judge will enforce decisions upon you, mediation can help empower you to take the right decisions

  • Mediators can often eliminate the conflict between you and your partner by providing pragmatic and impartial guidance. This is especially important where children are concerned and can help both sets of parents keep a level head

  • Unlike the legal court system where decisions can be binding, mediation offers flexibility where agreements can be adapted based on your changing circumstances, for example as your children get older and have different needs

  • Mediation can be quicker, significantly more cost effective and offers a better route to resolving disagreements compared to long drawn-out court battles

In 2023, the average cost of divorce in the UK stood at £17,561, and with inflation it’s only getting more expensive.
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