A clear, structured journey to resolution

Step 1: book a free 15 minute initial phone consultation

Step 2: individual intake meetings

The process begins with an individual, confidential 1-on-1 intake meeting with each client. This allows you to define the issues and your core goals. It allows me to answer your questions and helps us ensure mediation is the right path for you. If the case is suitable for mediation and you both wish to proceed, we sign the agreement to mediate.

Step 3: preparation & information gathering

Clients assemble information and documentation to ensure clarity. For relationship property, this includes financial disclosure (such as statements of assets and liabilities, valuations, and associated documents). For parenting arrangements, it may involve detailing current routines and holiday schedules.

Step 4: the joint mediation session(s)

We meet either face-to-face or via an encrypted online video link. I actively manage the dynamics, ensuring both clients are heard safely as we identify the issues for discussion, explore the underlying needs and interests, identify and evaluate options for resolution, and build consensus.

Step 5: drafting & formalising the agreement

Once common ground is reached, I document the exact terms in plain English. Relationship property terms are issued as a Memorandum of Understanding for your lawyers to formalise into a legally binding agreement under the Property (Relationships) Act 1976. Parenting terms become a Parenting Agreement (or parenting plan). Where you both agree, you can subsequently apply to the Family Court to have your parenting agreement (or aspects of it) turned into a legally binding consent order.