Wilkinson Woodward Support Family Mediation Week 2016

Every year, thousands of families are torn apart by bitter court battles. Relationships between separating parents are irretrievably broken and, all too often, their children are caught up in the middle. It doesn't have to be that way.

Mediation has helped many divorcing parents build a constructive future for their family, without a court imposing decisions on them. 

About family mediation
Family mediation puts you in control, with the help and support of highly trained professionals who can help you make decisions about your future.

Research shows that mediation is often the best way for families to resolve conflicts. It is proven to be faster, less costly and – crucially – less adversarial than divorcing through the courts. Unfortunately, too few people know about it, and end up locked in angry disputes that have far-reaching consequences for them, and for their children.
 
Contrary to popular belief, legal aid is still available to cover the cost of mediation if you qualify financially. The Government is currently offering to pay for both parties to attend a first joint mediation session where one of them qualifies for legal aid. 

Family Mediation Week (11-15 January 2016)
11-15 January 2016 is Family Mediation Week. Organised by the Family Mediators Association (FMA), the campaign aims to raise awareness of mediation as an alternative to court battles for separating couples. 

Mediation can help you take control of your own family’s future, making constructive decisions together rather than asking someone else to decide what should happen to your children or your finances. We want to help and support people at the point of separation, and also let other people know that family mediation is an option they can suggest to friends or family members who are experiencing separation and don’t know where to go for help. 

Find Out more
To receive more information about family mediation, how it works and how it can benefit separating families, contact our Family teams in Halifax (01422 339600), Brighouse (01484 710571) or Huddersfield (01484 483800) or email law@wilkinsonwoodward.co.uk

Alternatively, visit www.thefma.co.uk or www.familymediationweek.org.uk.