Frequently Asked Questions

Mediation is a non legal way of resolving disputes. The Mediator acts as an impartial third party and facilitates discussion between the conflicted parties enabling them to reach suitable and mutually acceptable agreements. Mediation can be used to resolve a variety of disputes including but not limited to, family disagreements, Divorce/Separation matters including asset division, Children’s arrangements, workplace conflict and commercial disputes.

This differs depending on the mediation case type. A typical Divorce case which involves the division of assets and children’s arrangements will be completed on average within 3 or 4 sessions.

Workplace and Commercial disputes are normally resolved within 24 Hours of the mediation beginning. These disputes are normally mediated in an intensive half day or daily session.

During your initial assessment one of our experienced mediators will discuss the options available to you. They are professionally obligated to inform you if they do not think that mediation is suitable and they can signpost you to alternative solutions. Mediation has been proven to be successful in over 80% of cases and this is why it is now part of the judicial process for dispute resolution but it does not work for all and whilst we make no promises, we will advise you if we do not think this is the right route for you.

Our team of experienced and qualified Mediators are all trained to the highest professional standards. Our Family Mediators are all Family Mediation Council accredited and are members of the College of Mediators and Family Mediators Association.

Our Workplace and Commercial Team have all completed the relevant accreditation from a recognised training provider and are members of the Civil and commercial Mediation Council. They bring with them a wealth of experience from the fields of Litigation and HR.

If you wish to make an application to the court you will need to have explored Mediation as an option. To demonstrate your willingness to do this, you require a Mediator to sign the appropriate Court Form to confirm your attendance. Please note these forms are only valid for 4 months from the date of issue. Applications after this date will require a New assessment meeting and form.

No, however, the paperwork prepared by the mediator once mediation is complete can be given to your solicitor to be incorporated into a legally binding agreement.

You can mediate without legal representation saving you a considerable amount of time and money. Mediation is not a legal process, it is completely confidential and anything that is discussed in mediation is done so without legal prejudice. This means it cannot be later used in court.

Although legal representation is not necessary, mediation is part of the court process and it is sometimes advisable for the parties to appoint a solicitor to help with proceedings. We work closely with the legal profession and can provide you with details of local solicitors if required.

No. We offer our clients who claim Universal  Credit a discount. This voids  them completing complex applications forms which save clients time

From January 2021 the Mediators of Essex Mediation wanted to  offer all their future services through remote meeting providers such as Zoom and allow clients to book and pay for mediation appointments online , reducing administration. This allows the mediators  to continue to provide mediation at reasonable fees and to offer a hands on service. Bookings and payments are made at  www.Essexmediationonline.co.uk using the Wix reservation system. From January 2021 the mediations are fully responsible for their own cases