Mediation is about resolving divorce and separation issues without a painful and expensive legal battle.

Couples looking to divorce or separate need to make important decisions regarding children and finances. Mediation will help you find a way forward that works for everyone. It can also help you achieve a faster, cheaper divorce that avoids costly legal charges.

Mediation allows you to keep control of your divorce: you set the timetable and you specify the issues that need resolving. Our team of professional mediators will help you to unravel the detail and build an agreement. We’ll then document what you’ve decided, ready for you to take to your solicitor so the terms can be legally finalised.

Mediators are specially trained in resolving emotive issues such as residence and contact with children. They are experienced in handling conflict and in protecting the interests of anyone who feels vulnerable or disadvantaged during divorce or separation discussions.

Mediators will also help you sort out the separation of your finances, whether you are married, cohabiting or in a civil partnership.

The Government has acknowledged the importance of mediation in resolving separation disputes: since April 2011, anyone setting out to contest the terms of their separation in court will first be required to consider mediation. They must either attend a Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting (MIAM) or get the Mediation form completed by a qualified mediator.

The Norfolk Family Mediation Service has meeting locations throughout Norfolk – our mediators will come to a town near you.

Talk to us about how mediation can help limit both the pain and the cost of divorce or separation.

Call us on 01603 620588 or email us at admin@norfolkmediation.co.uk

The Norfolk Family Mediation Service is registered charity, affiliated to National Family Mediation. We are a non-profit making organisation.

 
  • "The service was first class and very helpful and was so easy"
  • "It helped me look at issues from my children’s point of view"
  • "At a difficult time it was the only way my husband and I could communicate"
  • "Impartial advice, friendly, reduced conflict"

Professionals seeking to refer

The Norfolk Family Mediation Service will deliver effective divorce negotiations for your clients. To refer a client, simply complete and return our Mediation Referral Form.

By email: admin@norfolkmediation.co.uk
By post: Norfolk Family Mediation Service, Boardman House, Redwell Street, Norwich NR2 4SL