child mediation
Qualified family mediator since 1999 and fully accredited member of the Family Mediation Association.
child Mediation
Child mediation is a simpler alternative to a costly court battle and is much better for the children . It is something all couples should consider, when going through a separation as it ensures that needed communication takes place. Child mediation costs a lot less and can be finalised much quicker than any court proceedings.
The president of the Family Division spoke about the irreparable damage to children caught up in their parents courtroom warfare when parents use children as “both the battlefield and the ammunition” in protracted litigation disputes. He expressed the desire for family law disputes to be handled in a “less adversarial” context. There is a great deal to commend the use of mediation in certain disputes Summary of part speech by Lord Justice Wall on 19-9-10
Cost Effective Child Mediation
Child mediation is a sensible alternative to a custody battle, and always keeps in mind what is best for the child. If the child is old enough, they may be asked to attend the mediation sessions also; after all it is their welfare you will be discussing.
Here at ‘West London Mediation’ we have been offering child mediation since 2004 and have helped many people come to a mutual decision without the need of a court battle.
Confidential Child Mediation
Child mediation is a lot less diverse than court, and statistics have shown that the results on both sides have proven to be more satisfying than drawn-out court cases. Our child mediation sessions are offered to ensure our clients achieve the win-win outcome.
If you require confidential and effective child mediation then please do not hesitate to contact us today for more information.
When you are separating it is difficult to prioritize the children for whom the separation is at least as difficult as it is for you. Do you recognize their need for you, each of you, is at least as great as your need for them.
Mediation provides a way of rectifying this imbalance. The mediator can really help with this and enable you to focus on the children and to help you to help them to face the fact that you are separating or separated. It can really help if your children know that you remain there for them as parents.
It is also possible for a suitably qualified mediator to meet the children and feed back their views.
Court applications create a battlefield where the struggle can take a long time and at great cost. Avoid this by meeting in mediation to achieve a lasting solution which makes sense to both of you, where everybody can move on relatively quickly.
Experience You Can Trust
David is the principal of West London Mediation, which he founded in 2004. He qualified as a family mediator in 1999 and is a fully accredited member of the Family Mediation Association.
qualified family mediator since 1999
accredited civil and commercial mediator with the ADR Group
Practicing barrister specialising in family law
Client Reviews
David’s handling of my divorce financial issues resulted in a very cost-effective settlement in the long run.
David took over the ongoing case from a previous barrister and from the first meeting, I knew I had made the right decision, especially with the personal attention he gave the matter and was always easy to contact and have an open frank discussion with.
David’s approach to the case, in addition to addressing the necessary facts and figures, was also focused on how the other party and the judge/court would view the circumstances and situation and plan two steps ahead and to put forward my case in the best possible circumstances and to negate any adverse impact by the other party and the court.
I am truly satisfied with his expert knowledge in Family Law and handling of my case and I can now leave my troubles behind and plan a new life.
Overall, I had confidence in David as my Barrister and that his approach was very comforting. I would highly recommend him.
I instructed David as part of the process leading to the resolution of the financial aspects of my divorce. I found communication with him – by email, on the phone or in person – very straightforward and effective. I worked very close to David, as he was instructed through the Direct Access (DA) scheme, therefore allowing direct contact without the filter of a solicitor.
David was always happy to explain procedural issues to me and provided a great deal of guidance for court documents which in the DA scheme are prepared by the client rather than their solicitor. He was very effective in pushing the other party into a compromise, ultimately to my benefit. When an agreement was eventually found, he worked very hard to craft the final order so that resolution of future disagreements would be straightforward.
During the hearing, directions received from the judge reflected very much David’s expectations on the outcome of the case, therefore showing his great understanding of the legal process. He went out of his way to ensure a speedy resolution of the proceedings, reaching a resolution in a much shorter timeframe than what we expected. For this reason, I was very impressed by his dedication and I would wholeheartedly recommend him.
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