Family mediation can help separating couples resolve issues about children, finances, property and future arrangements without going straight to court. Lawson West’s family mediation solicitors in Leicester can help you prepare for mediation, understand your legal position, review proposals, advise on settlement options and support you if an agreement needs to be turned into a formal legal document.
A mediator is neutral and cannot give either person individual legal advice. Having a family solicitor in the background can help you approach mediation with clearer instructions, realistic expectations and confidence about your next step.
Family mediation solicitors do not replace the mediator. We work alongside the process — explaining your legal position before mediation begins, helping you gather the information you’ll need, talking through realistic outcomes and reviewing any proposals made during discussions.
Family mediation is a process where an independent mediator helps separating couples discuss and resolve issues such as children arrangements, finances, property, communication and future responsibilities.
Speak to a SolicitorMediation can address a wide range of issues that arise on separation. Our solicitors will support you on:
A MIAM is a Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting. It is the first meeting with a mediator and helps decide whether mediation is suitable. In cases involving children or financial arrangements, a MIAM is required before a court application can be made unless an exemption applies.
It’s worth talking to a family mediation solicitor if:
Before mediation, it helps to have clear information about the issues in dispute, the outcome you’re hoping for, where you might be willing to compromise and any relevant documents. For financial matters, this includes income, property, pensions, savings, debts and other financial disclosure.
If mediation helps you reach an agreement, we’ll advise on whether the outcome should be recorded formally. For financial agreements after divorce, this usually means preparing or reviewing a consent order before it’s sent to court for approval.
If mediation does not resolve the dispute, we’ll talk through the next steps. That might involve further solicitor negotiation, correspondence, preparing evidence or making a court application.
Whether you’re preparing for mediation, have been asked to attend a MIAM, or want a second opinion on proposals already on the table, our Family Law team in Leicester is here to help. We offer a free initial discussion so you can talk through your situation with no pressure and no obligation.
As proud members of Resolution, we’re committed to a constructive, non-confrontational approach to family separation, supporting you through what we know is a difficult time.
Get in touch with our team of Family Law Solicitors to arrange your free initial conversation.
A family mediation solicitor gives you independent legal advice before, during or after mediation. They help you prepare, explain your legal position, review proposals and formalise any agreement reached.
No. A mediator is neutral and helps both people discuss issues and explore agreement. A solicitor works for you — advising on your own legal position, options and the risks involved.
You don’t always need a solicitor before mediation, but legal advice is valuable if you’re dealing with finances, property, pensions, children arrangements or any proposal that affects your long-term position.
In most children and financial cases, you’ll need to attend a MIAM before applying to court unless an exemption applies. The mediator will confirm whether mediation is suitable and whether the MIAM requirement has been met.
Yes. You can take independent legal advice between mediation sessions, it helps you check whether proposals are realistic, fair and legally appropriate before you commit to them
If you do need to talk through your personal relationship circumstances with someone who’s completely independent and unbiased, please do talk to us. We’re here to help and advise you and help you through the personal problems you face. You can rely on our experience, expertise and emotional support to put you on the right course of action, a path that’s totally right for your situation.
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If you are in dispute with your ex, or you’re having difficulties settling your separation terms, you may be thinking about court proceedings towards divorce or a formal separation agreement, but have you considered Mediation?
If you are in dispute with your ex, or you’re having difficulties settling your separation, or you may be thinking about court proceedings towards divorce or a formal separation agreement, then mediation could well be the answer you’ve been looking for.
