Knowledge and resources

Compared to the courts, mediation offers space to explore the psychological drive behind disputes, and perhaps save parties from ruinous costs in the process

A practical guide for family lawyers on how they can most effectively engage with their client’s mediation process

Balancing these three elements correctly is the key to fair and lasting outcomes

Mediation is a growing practice area and one that could offer huge benefits in building you career

Findings from a feasibility study

So, 18 months in, how is the NCDR push playing out?

There are many benefits to this underused resource

Enhancing client skills for successful outcomes by way of pre-mediation coaching

When we understand the fundamental ingredients of the process, a surprisingly wide variety of scenarios become “mediatable”

How did a long career in journalism lead to a rebirth as a family mediator, and which skills carried across?

An informal survey of experienced mediators sought views on how to assess suitability within the mediation process, and how to deal with clients’ difficult behaviours

There can be a real financial burden for family mediators if clients change from private to legal aid midway through the process