Independent Family Mediators
Where can you go to have an uninterrupted conversation with a member of your family?
After a separation, you may be trying to decide how to handle financial obligations or child care responsibilities that were shared.
Want some advice on how to contact your ex-spouse?
Sebastian Church Family Mediators Can Help
Mediation Windsor is a process that enables you and a former partner to address the issue with the aid of an impartial third person who may assist you in reaching an agreement over future arrangements. The mediator’s role is not to take a side, but to assist you and your ex-partner in identifying solutions upon which you may both agree. Participation is entirely optional, and the proceedings are private.
Family mediation can be utilised to resolve disputes involving children, property, and finances. The purpose of mediation is to assist you and the other party in obtaining a fair and mutually acceptable agreement. In certain situations, it is necessary to convert an oral agreement into a written contract that can be used in court.
How much time does it take to mediate a family dispute?
The duration of the mediation Windsor procedure may be extended as much as is required to fulfil the demands of both parties. The first meeting will last approximately 45 minutes. A full mediation session can last anywhere between one and two hours, depending on the intricacy of the problem. The number of required mediation sessions will depend on the level of communication between you and your ex-spouse, as well as the amount of issues to be resolved.
Is Family Mediation mandatory?
Due to the voluntary nature of the procedure, mediation cannot commence unless both parties consent to its commencement and continuation. A person is not obligated to engage in mediation if they so want.
When domestic violence or physical harm is possible, it is probable that mediation should not take place.
What is the MIAM in particular?
This conference’s objectives are mediation, education, and assessment. It is the first time you and the mediator will meet without your ex-spouse present to address your issue. This might help you assess whether mediation is appropriate for your case and whether it will help you reach an agreement. In addition, it will help you determine whether or not mediation will aid you in reaching a resolution.
Attending an MIAM is now a prerequisite for filing certain types of court petitions, such as an application for a pecuniary order or an application for a child arrangements order. This criterion may not always need to be followed; if domestic violence has occurred, for instance, an exemption may be granted.
The following are few advantages of using mediation:
Despite the fact that mediation itself is not legally binding, the court can enforce the agreement reached during mediation and can even turn it into a consent order.
After completing this step, the order will be legally binding on all parties.
Is family mediation Windsor required?
When parties cannot achieve an agreement, the courts will, if possible, choose mediation as a final alternative.
With the exception of certain instances, such as domestic abuse, both parties of a relationship are required to engage in a Mediation Info Assessment Satisfactory (MIAM) before they may be informed about mediation treatment.
If you choose not to proceed with mediation, the mediator will issue an MIAM certification to confirm that you have given the arbitration procedure the necessary attention. You will acquire this certification if you choose not to continue with mediation.
You will next have the opportunity to hear the court’s explanation of your case.
If you are experiencing a divorce or separation and would like to speak with a qualified family mediator, please call 03300 101 352 or submit an online enquiry.
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