(a Family Mediation service)
Family mediation supports families and children through family change and disruption, particularly where it has occurred as a result of separation, divorce or family restructuring. A family mediator helps families to communicate better and to make their own arrangements for the future, particularly for their children. Mediation can help avoid long, painful and expensive legal battles.
It is for all sorts of families: married and unmarried, younger and older, Grandparents, step-parents and children can all be included, but it is primarily for parents whose relationship is over.
Mediation can be helpful at any time, during or after separation but it is often particularly helpful if communication breaks down. This may be a result of families re-forming, or when parents, step-parents, grandparents or young people identify there are communication and practical arrangements which need to be resolved. Family mediation can help them to negotiate or re-negotiate arrangements.
Mediation can only be accessed via a Separation Advice & Support Meeting with a mediator. If during or following this meeting, you decide that you wish to use our Mediation Service, Family Mediation Borders will assess the suitability of mediation for your particular situation.