Award winning family mediation service
Specialist family mediators to navigate you through your divorce or separation
90% Success Rate
Quick solutions
What you can expect from our family mediation service
Successful Communication
Our mediators are experts in de-escalating conflict and will provide you with the skills to have effective discussions. Ultimately this will aid you in making an agreement everyone will maintain and are satisfied with.
Quick turnaround and solution
We understand conflict can affect your whole life. Our skilled efficient team are always here to answer your questions and will enable you to reach an agreement in the shortest time possible. Up to a quarter of the time of other methods.
Clear boundaries
Our agreements are clear, easy to read, and extremely thorough. This ensures there is no confusion about the agreements made and in some instances there is no need for further expensive legal fees.
Are you facing conflict over arrangements for your children, separation, divorce, assets and finances?
Our mediation service will successfully reduce your conflict, help you to reach a mutual agreement with the other participants, and improve your on-going communication, so you can take control of your life and move forward positively.
Start the Mediation Process
You are probably going through quite a difficult time right now, which is why we have made our process simple.
Step 1
Book your free mediation consultation
Step 2
Book your Mediation Information Assessment Meeting (MIAM)
Step 3
We will book your mediation session at a suitable time for all parties
Step 4
Mediator to prepare your final agreement
How we can save you money on your mediation
Access Mediation Services are proud to be a part of the Ministry of Justice’s voucher scheme, where you might receive up to £500.00 towards your mediation case.
The voucher scheme is live for a limited time to support people in using mediation to resolve issues concerning child arrangements.
Only family mediators who the Family Mediation Council accredits can take part in the voucher scheme.
If you would like to know whether you are eligible, you will need to book a FREE CONSULTATION.
It can be really difficult to get your thoughts and feelings across to another person when you are in a dispute and talking is near impossible.
Access Mediation Services offers legal aid to families. Legal aid can be quite complex to qualify for so to see if you qualify please call us or book a free consultation.
If you are eligible for legal aid the mediation process will be free of charge for yourself.
You might be going through a difficult time right now perhaps feeling stressed, anxious, frustrated or concerned. You might be trying to work with an ex partner making arrangements for your children, perhaps dividing assets on separation or divorce, you might be a grandparent wishing to have access to your grandchild. If any of this sounds familiar then family mediation will likely be able to assist you. Our family mediation specialists are there to step you through a process enabling effective communication, a safe environment, and a structure that allows you to get a clear concrete outcome that is tailored to you and your families needs.
Here are some of the items which can be discussed in mediation:
Financial:
- Property
- Pensions
- Savings
- Debt
- Assets including cars, inheritance, businesses
Children:
- Living arrangements
- Parenting plans
- The introduction of new partners
- Arrangements for special occasions
- Parental responsibility
- Education
- Change of name
Why Choose Access Mediation Services Family Mediation
The national success rate of family mediation has been quoted at approximately 79%. We are proud to say that our service currently delivers on average a 90% success rate where parties reach a mutual agreement that works for all concerned.
Family Mediation is also a less expensive option than other processes including court. Court can cost £20,000+ per person compared to mediation which typically costs between £365 – £1,500 per party depending on the complexity of the case, plus those on a low income may qualify for legal aid making the process free and some families will qualify for the family mediation voucher which provides £500 towards mediation. Compared to solicitors mediators charge 2-7 times less per hour.
Other mediation services we provide
Access Mediation Services are experts across a wide range of specialisms. Our mediators also cover:
Customer Reviews
We got exactly what we asked for ! The pricing was clear. Ryan was very supportive during the discussions to both sides. It was all promptly concluded too. What could have been a nasty process, wasn’t . Thank you
Kay S
Ryan and his team were professional from start to finish. Being new to mediation I have to say it was a slight shock to my system and I do praise the team for the position they place themselves in, as it is no easy task. To be impartial at all times when dealing with emotional parents takes resilience and patience, which is what Ryan and his team demonstrated throughout. I would certainly recommend using their services.
Olivia B
Case study
Greg and Tina have over many years tried to resolve their differences relating to child arrangements and assets and finances through their divorce. They have tried to negotiate through family solicitors and barristers during this time and have worked really hard to reach a resolution but unfortunately hadn’t reached an agreement.
Greg initiated a mediation service but unfortunately Tina declined the invitation to mediation.
After some time and a bill of over £65,000 for court and solicitor fees, Tina sought mediation. Greg accepted the mediation invitation. We carefully spaced out a series of mediation sessions.
The mediator understood that it was important for these clients to have the time to digest their decisions and if they wanted to – to receive legal advice.
The mediation gathered pace quite quickly and in less than 3 months both clients had not only managed to agree arrangements for the children that they trialed over the 3 month period they also managed to reach an agreement on their financial settlement. They did this for just under £1,000 each and considering the complexity of the case achieved agreement quickly and amicably.
It is important to note that both Tina and Greg had rarely communicated with one another over the period in which they had separated. Whilst both were apprehensive they were presently surprised that they managed to come to an agreement which worked for them both.
Access Mediation Services is an award winning service being recognised for being the best provider of alternative dispute resolution when utilising mediation.
ADR Consultancy of the Year 2022 – Worcestershire – Awarded by SME News – Midlands Enterprise Awards
Frequently asked questions
We are sure that you have many questions you would like to ask. So to help, here are just some of the frequently asked questions our clients have asked us.
What issues do people attend mediation for?
For Civil & Commercial matters: service provider and service user, disability and access, business to business
For Family Matters: child arrangements, child maintenance, divorce and separation, finances & assets
Workplace Matters: differences in personalities, return to work, employer and employee
What is the mediator’s role?
The mediator’s role is to facilitate a discussion between the persons involved in the dispute. Through skilled questioning, reflection and active listening, the mediator will allow you all to think about potential remedies and move closer towards an agreement.
Access Mediation Services’ team of expert mediators have a range of skills from their previous backgrounds that enables them to provide you with well-rounded information. They include law, coaching, facilitation, mentoring, counselling, training and equality & diversity.
All of our mediators are trained to the highest standards in their specific mediation field and are regulated by the College of Mediators.
Why should I try mediation?
Mediation is a type of dispute resolution which helps parties to reach a mutual agreement on a specific issue/issues.
Our Mediation Centres enable calm discussion where all participants can explore their opinions and feelings without being judged. The mediator is impartial.
From our experience, we have found that mediation works in most instances. It is cheaper, faster and less inflammatory than most other resolution methods, so will enable you to reach a solution quickly.
We understand entering into mediation could be a difficult and daunting decision. It might be helpful to book a free consultation with one of our mediators so they can answer all of your questions and explain the process.