Why mediate?

43% of marriages in the UK end in divorce so it’s important to recognise the changing landscape of divorce in England. In recent years, there have been significant changes in divorce law, resulting in a shift in legal frameworks, and the emergence of new trends. One such trend is Mediation, also known as ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution). The primary goal of these changes are designed to make divorce proceedings more efficient, reduce conflict, and to support couples in finding sustainable solutions.

Family mediators are trained to work with people in situations where the relationship or marriage has broken down. Our mediators come from professional backgrounds including law, psychology and various therapy-related professions, and are highly skilled at navigating these types of high-conflict situations. Unlike the court system, you stay in control at 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

Read our blog article here for more helpful information and advice.

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