Most parents disagree with one another from time to time about how children should be brought up, and about arrangements made for them.
Sometimes we become less flexible and understanding of one another and different styles of parenting when we separate or divorce.
It is widely accepted that agreements reached between parents are often far better for families who are separated than arrangements imposed upon parents and children by a Judge.
Mediation is therefore often felt to be the most appropriate way of trying to resolve disagreements about children. Mediation is more flexible than the Court process, and will allow you to discuss issues relating to your children which Court proceedings often don’t give you the opportunity to do.
You can agree the little things, as well as the big things.
The following organisations will be able to assist:
- Family Mediators Association - 0808 200 0033 - www.thefma.co.uk
- National Family Mediation - 01392 271601
It does however take both of you as parents to agree to mediate and a willingness on both parts to be committed to the mediation process and to come to an agreement.
There are some circumstances when mediation is just not appropriate and there are no options but to try and resolve disagreements by way of negotiation through solicitors, or by way of an application to the Court.