The Ministry of Justice has sponsored a panel of family mediation experts to answer any questions you may have about family mediation. The panel comprises the Minister for Family Justice, the Rt Hon Simon Hughes MP; Glynne Davies, Family Mediator for more than ten years and Robin ap Cynan who is a lawyer with more than 25 years’ experience as a Family Mediator - both are Board Members of the Family Mediation Council.
Here’s what they say, “January is the month when many people start looking for information about splitting up. If you are in that situation with your partner, or you know someone who is and you would like to find out how family mediation can help to sort out child arrangements, money and property, get involved and pose a question to our panel of experts.”
“Family mediation:
• Gives you more say about what happens. In court a judge will make the decisions. With mediation you and your ex decide.
• Works to improve your communication and helps you sort out your future.
• Is easier on your children when parents co-operate and helps them continue important family relationships.
• It can be quicker, cheaper and provides a longer lasting way to sort out family breakdown rather than drawn-out court battles.”
“1257 successful agreements were reached in family mediation in England and Wales between July and September 2014. This represents two thirds of funded family mediation cases.”
Post your questions to the panel on this thread by 12th January and we will send 20 questions over to them to respond to. We will then post a link to their responses on the thread on 19th January.
Everyone who adds a question (regardless of whether it’s answered or not) will be entered into a prize draw where one Mumsnetter will win a John Lewis vouchers to the value of £100.
Thanks and good luck,
MNHQ