Family Mediation & Dispute Resolution

The Family Dispute Resolution Service of Santosh Lawyers & Consulants helps people to resolve their family law dispute without going to court by inviting the parties involved in the dispute to attend a mediation.

How we can help

We can help you settle your dispute more quickly than going to court. Mediation is also a very good way of helping you to work out what's best for your children.

At a mediation, you will get a chance to express your point of view openly and try to work out a solution that all parties agree on.

You and the other person will meet to discuss your issues with an independent mediator. If you have legal aid funding your lawyer will attend with you. If you have a private lawyer they can attend, although this is not essential. A lawyer for the children may also be present.

Some mediations are in shuttle format - which means the parties do not see or speak to each other, but communicate only through the mediator.

There is a myriad of ways in which you and your partner can try to resolve a family law dispute. They can range from simply discussing matters together to attending round table conferences with your lawyers, mediation, family dispute resolution, negotiations via correspondence or using a Collaborative Practice approach. Ultimately if you are unable to resolve your dispute, your issues may need to be determined by a Court, or through Arbitration.