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4. What can I use mediation for?
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?
You may find it helpful to talk to a solicitor before you start mediation so that you know where you stand legally, especially for money matters.
Mediators can give you general information about the law and how the legal system works. However, they cannot give you legal advice or tell you the best course of action for you. So you should get your own independent legal advice from a solicitor, both during mediation and at the end of it, to make sure the agreement you have reached with your partner is best for you. You may also need a solicitor to draw up a formal agreement or an order for the court to make your decisions legally binding.
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?
This leaflet is published by the Legal Services Commission (LSC).
Leaflet Version: August 2008
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