People often arrive at mediation when they are separating or getting divorced. When such dramatic life events occur, there are usually numerous issues to discuss and work out. Often the events leading up to a separation make it tricky for two people to sit down and work out their own arrangements. Emotions are high and some level of conflict may have occurred.
People often arrive at mediation when they are separating or getting divorced. When such dramatic life events occur, there are usually numerous issues to discuss and work out. Often the events leading up to a separation make it tricky for two people to sit down and work out their own arrangements. Emotions are high and some level of conflict may have occurred.
Working out arrangements for children is one of the reasons why people choose mediation. When parents separate, the decisions with respect to where the children will live, how they will spend time with both parents and all of the many other associated issues are often very tricky to manage. It is usually a time where both parents are experiencing some very strong feelings and emotions - including those of loss, sadness, anger, hurt and guilt. Having an experienced family mediator to help them not only articulate how they are feeling but enable them to feel heard and acknowledged can be the first step in working out their child-related issues.
Working out arrangements for children is one of the reasons why people choose mediation. When parents separate, the decisions with respect to where the children will live, how they will spend time with both parents and all of the many other associated issues are often very tricky to manage. It is usually a time where both parents are experiencing some very strong feelings and emotions - including those of loss, sadness, anger, hurt and guilt. Having an experienced family mediator to help them not only articulate how they are feeling but enable them to feel heard and acknowledged can be the first step in working out their child-related issues.
Many clients prefer to mediate online. Feedback suggests that they find it less stressful than sitting in a room with their ex-partner, more convenient than having to travel to and from an unknown venue and a generally more comfortable experience. They are also reassured that ‘shuttle mediation’ remains an option should the mediator need to use two virtual rooms. Shuttle mediation is used where one or both participants do not wish to speak directly with the other, but wish to work out a mediation proposal. Finally, working online is usually less expensive for clients as they avoid a potentially large uplift on their fees as a result of the mediator not needing to book a room and venue.
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