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Wherever you are in the United Kingdom, Goodwins Family Law Solicitors can represent you.
We specialise exclusively in cases under English and Welsh jurisdiction, but our services are available to clients throughout the whole of the UK. No matter where you are located, our specialists are just a phone call away.
Contact us today on 020 7887 2072 to discuss your needs.
Thinking about legal aid?
While we unfortunately do not offer legal aid, as eligibility is limited via means assessment, we can help clients explore other ways to fund legal support. Speak to our team for further advice regarding your legal matters.
Mediation Solicitors
Mediation solicitors offer a structured, neutral environment for you to address financial and practical matters in separation or divorce. At Goodwins – part of Collins & Hoy Solicitors – our divorce mediation solicitors guide the process for focused, strategic and constructive discussion without the disruption of court proceedings.
As family mediation solicitors, we deliver practical guidance for individuals in Pinner, Harrow and across London, whose circumstances call for discretion and clear communication.
Mediation Processes
The process of mediation begins with an Initial Options meeting, available to both parties, where you will be fully apprised of the options within alternative dispute resolution as well as court proceedings. We strive to help you make an informed decision to choose the best way for you and your family to conduct your discussions.
If suitable for mediation, we will arrange a First Joint meeting to commence discussions towards an agreed outcome. Our mediators ensure the discussions remain balanced and constructive, helping you shape proposals that would stand up to judicial scrutiny. Mediators will provide legal information and guidance and a structured process to help you have an effective dialogue and to promote an agreed resolution. The decision-making remains with the parties in mediation.
When you reach an agreement, we prepare:
- A Memorandum of Understanding, which details the proposals
- An Open Financial Statement, which outlines full financial disclosure
These can then be shared with solicitors to formalise into a binding legal order or agreement.
Is Mediation Right For Me?
Mediation is not right for everyone. It will not work where there is a big imbalance of power between the parties or where there has been significant domestic abuse. However, for most people, even where conflict levels are high, it can be a very effective process for sorting out disagreements or narrowing complex issues. It can also help with communication and understanding going forward.
Mediation is usually much quicker and less expensive than using solicitors for a court application. Legal aid is still available for family mediation, subject to a means test, and if you qualify, you will be able to go through mediation for free with a legal aid provider.
Take the next step towards an amicable resolution with your partner by speaking to our divorce mediation solicitors. We will provide a clear overview of our family mediation services.
Why choose mediation?
- For open communication
A structured setting allows both parties to speak constructively and be heard. - To reduce hostility & tension
Calm and impartial dialogue replaces confrontation and conflict, creating the right atmosphere to co-parent effectively and shield children from unnecessary stress. - To avoid costly legal battles
Efficient mediation brings resolutions that preserve financial and emotional resources, as well as protecting your privacy. Parties share the cost of one professional so reducing costs. - For informed guidance
Our expert insight helps you to make confident, legally-grounded decisions without delays and drawn-out litigation.
Considerations for Resolving Divorce Without Court Intervention
Do I need to go to court to finalise a divorce settlement?
No, many cases can be resolved without setting foot in a courtroom. This reduces costs, streamlines the process and protects your privacy.
What is Mediation?
It’s a confidential process where a neutral, trained mediator helps families reach practical agreements without taking sides.
Can Mediation provide a smoother process?
Yes. Our structured mediation gives an impartial forum to reach agreements on topics such as financial division and child arrangements.
What is Hybrid Mediation?
Our mediator solicitors will work with both parties and their solicitors, who can be present to support and advise. This is ideal for complex or high-conflict cases.
What is Collaborative Law?
This is when both parties and their lawyers agree to resolve the dispute using round table meetings and direct dialogue. Lawyers and parties agree not to issue court proceedings. Each client appoints their own specialist, collaboratively-trained lawyer to structure and plan together meetings to deal with financial settlements or child arrangement disputes. This process works well when negotiating pre- and post-nuptial agreements.
What is Resolution Together?
A specially trained, single solicitor will advise both parties jointly and transparently to facilitate discussions and negotiations to help reach agreements on financial settlement and child arrangement disputes. They also formalise these for submission to the courts. This is a cost-effective, co-operative way to resolve disputes where suitable.
What is Child Inclusive Mediation?
This process gives children a voice, allowing them to meet a specially trained mediator. With their consent, their views can be carefully considered by you, the parents, to make informed decisions concerning child arrangements.
What is Early Neutral Evaluation?
EVE provides impartial legal expertise, with an early assessment of the likely outcome if the case were to go to court. This allows both parties to understand their positions, encouraging each to make realistic, informed settlement decisions.
What is Arbitration?
This is a private, binding alternative to court. A qualified arbitrator will make decisions on financial or child-related issues that will be turned into a court order.
The Goodwins Process
Consistency, quality and sensitivity are the key elements of our approach to each case. Our expert team will deal with your situation with the utmost professionalism and sensitivity, whilst striving to reach the best possible outcome.
Arrange your consultation or call us on 020 7887 2072
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Goodwins Family Law Solicitors is part of Collins and Hoy Solicitors - This firm is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Registration Number 75137.
