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24 Family Mediation

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1. Introduction

2. What is mediation?

3. Who can use mediation?

4. What can I use mediation for?

You can use mediation to help make decisions about any or all of the issues between you, including:

• arrangements for your children;
• financial arrangements;
• what will happen to the family home;
• other practical issues to do with your separation or divorce; and
• how you and your ex-partner will communicate with each other in future.

5. At what stage can I use mediation?

6. What if my partner is violent or threatening?

7. What if I don’t use mediation?

8. Do I still need a solicitor if I use mediation?

9. Is mediation the same as counselling?

10. What happens in mediation?

11. Is mediation confidential?

12. How long does mediation take?

13. What happens at the end of mediation?

14. How much does mediation cost?

15. How do I find a mediator?

16. Further help

17. About this leaflet

This leaflet is published by the Legal Services Commission (LSC).

Leaflet Version: August 2008