An independent mediator can help to facilitate discussions between you as a neutral third party. The mediator will assist you to identify the information which is necessary to enable you to make informed decisions, can help you to generate settlement options and reality test those options to identify the best solution for you in the individual circumstances of your family.
If you agree on a proposal which you wish to take forward the mediator can draw this up for you into a Memorandum of Understanding which your individual lawyers can convert into a court order by consent if appropriate.
If appropriate your lawyers can be involved in the mediation and the mediator can invite other independent neutrals into the process to assist with emotional, financial or parenting issues. These professionals can include Family Consultants or Financial Experts.
It’s about looking forward and not back, finding solutions and avoiding destructive confrontation.
So why could mediation work for you?
What issues are suitable for the model?