Online Mediation
Why so many people are choosing online mediation
Quick, convenient and from the comfort of your own space.
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Cost-effective. Saves the cost of travelling and parking
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Flexible. Easier to make childcare arrangements.
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At ease. Be in the comfort of your own surroundings.
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No face to face meeting. You won't need to meet with your partner in the same room.
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Living apart? Meeting online is more convenient for both parties.
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Confidential. We ensure that the meeting is safe, secure and confidential.
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Quicker outcome. Easier to arrange and less restricted by conflicting diaries.
How does online mediation work?
We follow a set process of mediation, that is approved by the Family Mediation Council:
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We hold an initial online meeting with you individually – this is also called a MIAM
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We write to the other potential participant inviting them to a MIAM
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As long as you attend your individual MIAM, we can release the court form to enable you to start a court application should mediation not be suitable
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If the other potential participant responds we set up their MIAM and assess suitability
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Once everyone is happy to mediate, we arrange your first joint mediation meeting
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We can cover parenting, property and finances on divorce or separation and can easily share important documents and disclosure during the meetings
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Once agreement is reached we prepare summaries for approval and digital signature
What technical setup do I need?
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The meetings can be held via Webex or Zoom which can be accessed from a laptop, computer, tablet or smart phone.
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We will email you a link to join your meeting in advance.
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You do not need to be 'tech savvy' for Online Mediation, we will explain how it works beforehand.
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The joint mediation sessions can be held on Webex or Zoom as this allows us to manage the meeting, to include break-out rooms, sharing screens and documents.
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We will email you the link to download the software before your meeting.
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Clio Connect and HelloSign:
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Documents are shared securely using our 'Clio Connect' secure document portal. This means that both mediators and participants can be confident when sharing private information.
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We also use 'HelloSign' which is a simple digital signature system.
"Extremely impressed with this service, a little skeptical at first when referred by solicitor but I can honestly say everything was fully explained to me at my first appointment, I was allowed to ask lots of questions, share my concerns and was given full and honest responses to this.
I felt reassured that this was a fair process and completely understood what would occur. I have found the administrative team as helpful and professional as the mediator himself. I would have no hesitation in recommending this practice."
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