In the advent of 2023’s Good Mediation Week, which takes place from 16 to 23 January, we are focusing on the benefits of mediation in family matters and how you can be assisted by Anthony Collins Solicitors.
Mediation is a voluntary and confidential process designed to help you find solutions to issues arising from a relationship breakdown. Whether you are married or not, problems around children, money and property often need to be resolved and this can be done via a trained, independent and impartial family mediator.
Why is family mediation important?
There are a number of benefits to opting for family mediation. It can be a successful alternative to court proceedings and, as such, is much cheaper and quicker.
Mediation has the benefit of helping separated couples come to a mutually positive conclusion in a collaborative rather than adversarial way, which is less stressful and emotionally charged for all involved. The National Audit Office reports that family disputes resolved through mediation are, according to academic research, less acrimonious than those settled through the courts.
In addition, mediation offers a wide range of flexible solutions that may not be achievable in a court setting, meaning that resolutions can be more closely tailored to the individual needs of the parties and their unique situation.
How can Anthony Collins Solicitors help you?
Anthony Collins Solicitors has the largest family mediation team in Birmingham. Our experience in both mediation and family law means we can either act for you as a solicitor during the mediation process or as a family mediator.
As solicitors, we have a large team who can advise and represent you in a legal capacity on a consultancy basis. In the alternative, our team of accredited family mediators, who are all also qualified family solicitors, are extremely well respected in their fields. Our accredited mediators, Chris Lloyd-Smith, Maria Ramon and Kelly Brown, are experienced and reputable and would be glad to provide you with further information.
Testimonials
Feedback from our mediation clients speaks for itself. Our most recent comments are as follows:
“May I take this opportunity to thank you for being so friendly and kind, you were so understanding and a very helpful support on the end of the phone. It made the process so much easier, Thank you very much!”
“Thank you once again for the professionalism and ease with which our mediation has been dealt with. A credit to your business.”
For more information
If you would like more information about the issues discussed in this article, or family law generally please call Anthony Collins Solicitors on 0121 200 3242 or contact our family team.