Separation and divorce will affect many aspects of your life and that of your family. Many important and difficult decisions have to be made which can add to the emotional stress of your situation. A mediator can help you consider all the options open to you and work out mutually acceptable arrangements. A mediator will not take sides but will help you and your partner make the decisions on issues such as:

the needs and wishes of any children involved and how residence and contact arrangements can be best resolved

how the matrimonial property should be divided to the best advantage of both parties and taking into account their needs for the future

the payment of maintenance for any children and for each other

  

who should pay for the expense involved in divorce and separation and how this might be minimised

the continuing role of your own solicitor to provide ongoing legal advice throughout the mediation period and to draft an agreement for any matters decided on at mediation

Mediation can only work if both parties are willing to discuss the issues. Bill Mitchell is a lawyer mediator and combines practical experience and legal knowledge with a sympathetic approach to the difficulties arising on separation and divorce. Contact him for more information.


. Relevant Links
. Family Law Association
. Scottish Child Law Centre
. Calm