Discussions in Family Mediation are confidential.  This confidentiality can only be breached if a crime is alleged against a child, the mediator considers someone to be at serious risk of harm or allegations are made of criminal/fraudulent activity.

The mediator can record your decisions and summarise them in a written Memorandum of Understanding.  This is not binding, but can form the basis of a legal agreement.  In mediation you do your own negotiating, removing the need for lengthy solicitor negotiation and legal action, but you each still need a solicitor to advise you and to make any joint proposals legally binding.  Mediators do not at any time give legal advice.

Family Mediaiton can vary in cost depending on the number of sessions and complexity of the case. If you are eligible for Legal Aid and prior authority has been obtained from the Legal Services Commision, the cost of mediation may be met for you. Details are available on request.

Family Mediation sessions can be held at our offices at 7 University Street Belfast, or in a range of venues in all towns across Northern Ireland.  

If you anticipate difficulty using mediation, e.g. because you have a disability please let us know so that we can make any necessary arrangements.

Call Family Mediaiton NI on 028 90243265