More than 70 per cent of those using mediation services will resolve their issues outside of courtroom
Family mediation is a process in which an independent, professionally trained mediator helps parties work out arrangements for children and finances where there is a dispute.
Mediation is often a quicker and cheaper way of resolving disputes, which can spare families the trauma of attending family court. This can also be a negative experience and impact on children.
Family mediation involve couples working through their differences led by trained and accredited mediators – to reach agreements rather than have a judge decide for them.
Separating couples can then ask a family court to consider their agreement and make it into a legally binding and enforceable court order.