Divorce is rarely easy and can prove distressing for all parties unless there’s an unbiased middleman setting the rules and always keeping everybody on the same page. Family mediation is an increasingly popular method for resolving disputes during divorce proceedings in the UK. As a voluntary and confidential process, mediation is facilitated by an independent professional who helps couples work through their issues in a cooperative and less adversarial setting.
In this article, we’ll explain what family mediation is, outline its process, discuss its benefits, and review recent developments that are reshaping its increasing importance in the role of UK family law solicitors.