🤝 What Is Family Mediation?
Family mediation is a constructive way to resolve disputes when relationships break down. It offers a safe, confidential space where families can work through difficult issues with the support of a trained, impartial mediator.
At Community Accord, our Family Mediators help you communicate clearly and calmly, even when emotions run high. We guide you through uncertainty, helping you reach practical agreements without the stress and expense of going to court.
Whether you’re navigating separation, divorce, or changes in family dynamics, mediation can support you in:
- Improving communication
- Reducing conflict
- Making workable arrangements for the future
- Prioritising the needs of children
- Resolving issues around property, finances, and debts
We also welcome extended family members, such as grandparents who may be affected and want to establish new, positive relationships.
🛠️ How Does It Work?
The process begins with a Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting (MIAM). This one-to-one session with a qualified Family Mediator helps you understand your options and decide whether mediation is right for you.
During the MIAM, we will:
- Discuss your situation confidentially
- Explain alternatives to court
- Explore the pros and cons of each option
- Assess whether mediation is suitable for your circumstances
If both parties agree to proceed, we’ll arrange a Joint Mediation Session to begin working through the issues together.
👥 What Do Mediators Do?
Our mediators are neutral facilitators who manage the process and ensure everyone is heard. We help you:
- Identify key issues
- Share information and ideas constructively
- Explore realistic options
- Make informed decisions with legal and financial context
- Record proposals and agreements clearly
🌟 Why Choose Family Mediation?
Family mediation offers a range of benefits:
Family mediation offers many benefits:
- ✅ You stay in control of the decisions.
- ✅ It’s less stressful and more collaborative than legal proceedings.
- ✅ Agreements can be adapted if circumstances change.
- ✅ It supports children by reducing conflict and preserving family bonds.
- ✅ It’s faster and more cost-effective than going to court
