Independent Family Mediators
Where can you go to talk things out with your family members in peace?
Need to figure out how to split up the bills or take care of the kids after a breakup?
Need some guidance getting in touch with your ex-spouse?
Sebastian Church Family Mediators Can Help
Mediation Wakefield is a process that allows you and a former partner to discuss the problem with the assistance of an objective third party who may help you achieve an agreement over the future arrangements. The mediator’s role is not to take sides, but rather to help you and your ex-partner find solutions on which you may both agree. Participation is entirely voluntary, and the proceedings are confidential.
Family mediation can be used to resolve conflicts regarding children, property, and financial matters. The objective of mediation is to assist you and the other party in reaching an agreement that you both find fair and can accept. Under certain circumstances, it is necessary to formalise an agreement into a written contract that can be utilised in court.
How long does it take to mediate a family conflict?
The duration of the mediation Wakefield process might be prolonged as much as is necessary to meet the needs of all parties. The first meeting is scheduled to last around 45 minutes. Depending on the complexity of the situation, the duration of a comprehensive mediation session can range between one and two hours. The number of mediation sessions required will depend on the quality of communication between you and your ex-partner, as well as the number of issues that need to be handled.
Is Family Mediation a requirement?
Due to the fact that it is a voluntary process, mediation cannot begin unless both parties accept to its initiation and continuation. A person is not required to participate in mediation if they choose not to.
It is likely that mediation should not take place in situations when domestic violence or injury is possible.
What is the MIAM specifically?
The goal of this conference is mediation, information, and evaluation. It is the first time you and the mediator will meet alone to discuss your issue, without your ex-spouse present. This can help determine if mediation is appropriate for your situation and if it will aid you in reaching an agreement. It will also assist in determining whether or not mediation will help you reach a resolution.
As a requirement for filing some types of court petitions, such as an application for a pecuniary order or an application for a child arrangements order, it is now mandatory to attend an MIAM. This requirement may not always need to be adhered to; for example, if domestic violence has occurred, an exemption may be given.
The following are some benefits of utilising mediation:
Despite the fact that mediation itself is not legally enforceable, the court is able to enforce the agreement made during the mediation process and can even turn it into a consent order.
After completing this stage, the order will be legally enforceable and bind all parties involved.
Is family mediation Wakefield a requirement?
When parties are unable to reach an agreement, the courts will, as a last resort, prefer mediation wherever possible.
With the exception of particular situations, such as domestic violence, both sides of a relationship are needed to participate in a Mediation Info Assessment Satisfactory (MIAM) before the mediation therapy may be explained to them.
If you choose not to continue with mediation, the mediator will issue an MIAM certification to confirm that you have provided the required consideration to the arbitration process. If you choose not to proceed with mediation, you will receive this certification.
You will then have the opportunity to receive an explanation from the court on your case.
If you are going through a divorce or separation and would like to meet with an expert family mediator, please phone 03300 101 352 or submit an online inquiry.
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