Family Mediation helps parents to make arrangements for their children. It provides a process that enables parents to retain control over the arrangements for their children. This is essential when you consider the effects that divorce can have on your children.
Most children will go through some period of upheaval causing them unhappiness and insecurity when parents divorce. Much of this will affect them when they are older, and can create uncertainty and discomfort for them.
So, who better to decide on how to meet their needs, than the very people who are likely to know them best? Why not listen to your children through the mediation process and help to make the best decision that benefits them?
Of course, if parents cannot agree on the arrangements for their children, they may think that there is no alternative than to go to court.
However:
- court proceedings are likely to be very costly and take a long time
- It is likely that parents will become more conflicted by court proceedings
- Social workers may become involved, and,
- if issues cannot be resolved, a Judge, who does not know your children, will decide what the arrangements will be.
Mediation helps divorcing parents to focus on what their children need, rather than what the court thinks that they need.
If you would like to find out more about how mediation can help you make arrangements for your children please get in touch with us on 01923 431601 or by email at info@evolvefamilymediation.co.uk.