Family Mediation
Family breakdowns are stressful—but resolving them doesn’t always mean going to court. Family mediation offers a respectful, structured alternative where separating couples work with an impartial mediator to reach mutual decisions on issues like children, finances, property, or parenting arrangements.
Mediation puts you in control. Instead of a judge making decisions, you and your former partner find solutions that fit your lives, often at a lower cost and with less emotional strain. Mediation is especially beneficial where children are involved, as it encourages co-operation and long-term communication.
Before most court proceedings, attending a Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting (MIAM) is required. If mediation is suitable and both parties agree, sessions can begin. For high-conflict situations, shuttle mediation—where parties sit in separate rooms—is also available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Not by itself, but agreements can be turned into legally binding Consent Orders through the court, with our help.
Child arrangements, financial settlements, pension division, co-parenting plans, schooling, and even relocation decisions can all be resolved in mediation.
Shuttle mediation allows each party to sit separately while the mediator communicates between rooms, making it safer and more manageable in high-tension cases.
Choosing mediation shows strength, not weakness. At AAGA Solicitors, we support your mediation journey—advising you before, during, and after sessions—to ensure your agreement is fair, informed, and future-proof.