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Mediation is a voluntary and confidential way of dispute resolution. It is a non-confrontational process in which a mediator facilitates negotiations between parties and helps them reach agreements and resolutions for their dispute. Mediation builds on the positive to find common ground.

Mediation aims for fair agreements and win-win solutions for all parties. Mediators are impartial and don’t take sides. The mediator won’t make any decisions for you; you work out between yourselves what proposals you find fair and want to accept. You are entitled however, to get legal advice before you agree to anything.

Mediation is a proven alternative to costly and traumatic litigation. PAX is headed by Jacqui O’Brien. She is an accredited mediator with years of experience. She believes in affordability whilst delivering a professional and personal service. Unlike legal costs which can get out of hand and become astronomical, the mediation process is contained and you know from the start what you are in for. You can therefore budget for it and in addition, these costs can be shared between the parties. The Department of Justice has published a tariff of fees for accredited mediators. Our fees are in accordance with the guidelines for a Level 2 Mediator. We charge per hour or part thereof. Much can be achieved and considerable progress can be made during a session. For a full tariff list click on the link below.

CONSIDER MEDIATION; IT IS THE BETTER ALTERNATIVE. IT COSTS LESS Mediation costs considerable less than litigation and the costs can be shared and budgeted for. If parties were to appoint attorneys to represent them, they would be required to each pay a substantial retainer just to get the process started! It could end up costing a small fortune in legal fees. IT TAKES LESS TIME In a comfortable and constructive manner issues get resolved in a fraction of the time. No drawn out litigation, no expensive delays. EASIER ON YOU Using a mediator to help you communicate and find solutions makes it easier to move forward and accept the past, rather than turning hurt and anger into an expensive court battle. This will result in less confrontation and less bitterness. YOU ARE IN CONTROL The mediator controls the process, but you control the outcome and therefore the agreements reached in mediation typically work better than decisions made by attorneys or the courts.  With the guidance of the mediator you will design agreements that work for all the parties. EASIER ON THE CHILDREN The worst aspect of a divorce for children is the conflict between parents, which often continues years after the divorce. A better relationship between divorcing parents will ensure the children experience less trauma. You can even design your own parenting plan, which you can modify as your children get older without returning to court. The two of you will determine what is in the best interest of your children. IT’S CONFIDENTIAL In mediation all discussions and agreements are confidential and without prejudice, meaning that what happens in the mediation room stays in the mediation room. This makes it safe to be creative, which may lead to innovative suggestions and solutions neither party had previously considered. IT BUILDS ON THE POSITIVE The parties are encouraged to recognize the positive in each other and to find common ground. When there will be future contact between the parties such as in parenting or in the workplace, any remaining goodwill should be preserved. Mediation creates a win-win situation for all concerned and helps you negotiate a fairer settlement. YOU CAN STILL GO TO COURT You do not give up your right to go to court. At any time you can appoint separate attorneys and have the judge decide the issues. A MEDIATED AGREEMENT CAN BE BINDING It may be made an order of the court. You are therefore encouraged to consult with an attorney before signing. YOU WILL RETAIN YOUR DIGNITY Mediation will empower you to make the best of a bad situation. Many different disputes benefit from mediation.

While the legal system is the way disputes have traditionally been settled, there is now a new and very different option for resolving conflict: Mediation. The mediation process is empowering and gives more control over the outcome to the parties themselves.

MEDIATE YOUR WAY TO A FAIR RESOLUTION

Divorce Mediation Divorce Mediation guides couples through the complex process of separation and divorce. Mediation is the most efficient and cost effective way to resolve conflicts with divorcing couples. Mediation saves you money by having both parties use the same impartial mediator to help you reach resolution quickly without the emotional trauma. Before calling in a divorce lawyer and the expense that entails, try the non-confrontational path of mediation.

Family Mediation Family Mediation assists in finding solutions to issues that might arise in families, especially after divorce. Strained relationships between family members cause a lot of unhappiness and can tear families apart. Family mediation can help with issues such as: the impact of a family’s immigration or relocation, financial disputes, for example in a family business, maintenance disputes or problems between step- parents and their step-children. Mediation can especially be helpful post-divorce when arrangements you’ve made before need to be reviewed due to changing circumstances.

Workplace Mediation Workplace Mediation is an effective tool that helps manage conflict between employees at work. The mediator works with individuals who are in conflict, to explore and understand their differences with a view to re-establishing and improving their working relationship. Typically, employers don’t want to lose their valued staff and employees don’t want to lose their job. When managers and HR notice changes in staff behaviour, attendance and work quality, this might be the result of anxiety and stress caused by staff relationship issues. Workplace mediation is most appropriate early in the life of the conflict, where the people involved want to improve their work situation and are committed to resolving the issue.

Why not give us a call or send us an email to find out more about the merits of mediation? We offer qualifying clients a free initial meeting to explore for themselves what mediation can do for them; no obligations and no strings attached.

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