Mediation is fast becoming one of the most common methods for settling a divorce or separation. Mediation can be more effective, more affordable and can lead to more satisfactory outcomes in comparison to cases taken through the courts. Here's how the process works. The first step A very...

What is mediation? Mediation is defined by the Mediation Act 2017 as "a confidential and facilitative process in which parties to a dispute, with the assistance of a mediator, attempt to reach a mutually acceptable agreement".   A facilitator or ‘mediator’ helps people to resolve their...