MEDIATION PROCESS
.......... your children, your future,
your finances ...........
Session 1
We establish if there are child issues to discuss for example:
- Have you made plans for your children's living arrangements and the time that they will spend with each parent?
- Do your children know that you have separated/intend to separate?
- How will you tell them? Communication with school holiday arrangements, parents evenings, school events, university expenses
Finance: We explain the financial disclosure process and identify assets, liabilities and income.
You will receive an Outcome Summary noting any plans you have made and listing the paperwork required for the next session.
Session 2
- Update on relevant information and/or decisions made since session 1.
- Complete financial disclosure and list any outstanding items.
Option development: The mediator will assist you with identifying and discussing your options for settlement including child and spousal maintenance payments. Clients may need to gather information and/or consult with their legal advisers and consider any options proposed.
You will receive an outcome summary noting any plans/options you have made and listing the paperwork and information required for the next session.
Session 3 and beyond
- Update on relevant information and/or decisions made since previous session.
- Clients to review change or confirm plans for settlement.
- Completion of future expenditure chart if appropriate.
- Review the Memorandum of Understanding to be prepared by the mediator.
Further sessions may be required to continue with developing options for settlement and/or child issues.
Clients will receive the Memorandum of Understanding within 10 working days which their respective legal advisers may use to implement their proposals.
