Welcome to Advantage Mediation Ltd

Frequently Asked Questions. 

What is Family Mediation?

 Family Mediation is an independent dispute resolution process.  This is sometimes called supported negotiation. Mediation can be used instead of going to court or it can be used alongside the court process.

What is a Family Mediator? 

Family Mediators are trained to help resolve disputes over all issues faced by Families and separating couples, or specific issues such as arrangements for any children. Your mediator will meet with each of you.  The first meeting is usually separate but after that meetings are usually together. Your Family Mediator will identify those issues you can’t agree on and help you to try and reach a solution which is acceptable to you both.

Family Mediators are neutral and will not take sides.  Family Mediators cannot give advice to either of you. You may wish to obtain legal advice alongside the mediation process . Your Family mediator can guide you as to if this is necessary and when is the most effective point for you to take legal advice.  You will work with a Resolution Trained Family Mediator  who can provide you  with general legal information.  This information will be given to both of you within the mediation if this is appropriate. 

What is The Family Mediation Council? 

The Family Mediation Council (FMC) sets standards for family mediation. Your Family Mediator  is registered with the Family Mediation Council  which sets the highest professional standards for mediation to be undertaken with families.

Why should I work with an accredited specialist? 

Many mediation organisations don’t tell you who you will be working with or what their qualifications and experience are.  At Advantage Mediation Ltd we are transparent in what we offer and we specialise in Family Disputes and arrangements.  We achieve practical, realistic and workable solutions, tailor made to your individual case.  All family issues including finances and children as well as family businesses and extended family such as grandparents. This can include working with accountants, chartered surveyors and Independent Financial Advisors and Independent Social workers. 

How can I book a Family  Mediation Family Mediation can be booked by emailing mary@advantagemediation.co.uk or by calling 07843069381.  Family Mediation online is available online throughout the country and face to face in Kent and Central London 

We work across the South Eastern region including Central London, Kent and Sussex at flexible times that suit you. This includes central London and in Kent, West Malling , Sevenoaks ,Kings Hill, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Maidstone, Sittingbourne, Chatham ,Dartford  and Ashford

For all clients from any area in the UK we offer online and remote Divorce and Family Mediation and MIAM (online Family Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting)

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