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Civil Mediation

Civil Mediation covers disputes which might end up in court. Civil Mediation allows the parties to retain control of the outcome of their dispute. The process is voluntary, private and confidential and disputes can be resolved a lot faster than going to court.

Mediation Fees for Financial Claims

Amount of Claim Fees (Per Party) Time Extra Hour (Per Party)
5000 or less £75 1 hour £50
5,000 – 14,999 £299 Upto 3 hours £99
15,000-49,000 £499 Upto 4 hours £99
50,000-99,999 £699 Upto 5 hours £99
£100,000 upwards £999 Upto 5 hours £99

Mediation Fees for Non Financial Claims

Other Rates
Mediation Session (per party) £99 per hour
Perusal and Preparation (per party) £50
Travel £20 per hour and 0.55 per mile

Family Mediation

Family Mediation is not reconciliation or a counselling service. Family mediation helps you make plans for your future.

Legal Aid Mediation
The Legal Aid Agency provides Legal Aid for Family Mediation. This enables us to offer our services free to people who need to resolve a legal dispute concerning certain family matters and who qualify because they are in receipt of benefits or have a low income and small capital reserves. If you would like to see whether you are eligible please contact us. If you are not entitled to Legal Aid, our Family Mediaton fees are as follows:

Family Mediation Fees

Other Rates
MIAMS (Mediation Information Assessment Meeting) per party £100
Mediation Session per party (please note that 1 session usually lasts for 90 mins) £100 per hour
Drafting Agreement £100 per hour
Brief Summary £50
Travel £20 per hour plus 0.55p per mile


FAQ

Q:

 What is mediation?

A:

 Mediation is when two people make decisions with the help of a neutral and impartial third person. This third person is the mediator. The mediator does not give advice, but helps people make decisions by looking at the options and working out what is best for all concerned.

Q:

 Will you try to get us back together?

A:

 No. Mediation is not reconciliation or a counselling service.

Q:

 Do both parties have to attend together?

A:

 Yes. Mediation can only work if both parties are present at the same time. In some situations both parties may be in different rooms for part or all of the meeting and the mediator goes between them.

Q:

 What are the benefits of using mediation?

A:

 Mediation is the quickest and cheapest way of resolving disputes and making arrangements for your children and assets after separation and divorce. It can also improve communication.

Q:

 Will it really work for me?

A:

 Mediation will work if both parties are willing to try to accept they each have different views and needs that are important to them. Then Mediation can be the best way to find out how these views and needs can be met.

Q:

 Is it legally binding?

A:

 A financial agreement made in Mediation will need to be put into a consent order by a solicitor. Once the Consent Order is sealed by the Court, it will then become legally binding. Agreements about children may sometimes be put into a contact order, but the Courts prefer parents to take responsibility for the agreement themselves.

Q:

 Will I still need a solicitor?

A:

 A solicitor can provide legal advice before during and after Mediation. This is important to help you make sure the decisions you are making are in your best interests.

Q:

 What if my ex-partner changes their mind about the agreement?

A:

 If people have worked together to reach an agreement in mediation they are unlikely to change their mind unless there is a good reason. There may be changes in their life, or aspects of the agreement that need more discussion. When this happens a further mediation meeting may restore the agreement.

Q:

 What if the situation changes for one of us?

A:

 Sometimes changes in people’s lives mean a return to Mediation is needed. This is the easiest way to make changes to any existing agreement or deal with any new issues.

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How to Reach Us

Visit Us: 290 Kiln Road, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 1QT
Office Hours: 9:00AM – 5:00PM. Friday 5:00PM Close.
Telephone: 01702 416503
Fax: 01702 556696
Email: info@themediationstation.co.uk