What is Family Mediation?

Family mediation provides an alternative to going to court. Negotiations are led by a mediator who is a neutral third party. There are different types of mediation available depending on whether you wish to see your ex-partner during negotiations or not, or if you require more specialist advice.

Mediation can be less stressful and confrontational than court proceedings and have less of an impact on your children. Compared to the court process, where the judge will make decisions on your behalf, your mediator will help you in finding solutions that work in the interests of both parties. However, the mediator cannot provide you with legal advice.

If you’re applying for a financial remedy or a matter in relation to children, you must attend a MIAM (Mediation, Information and Assessment Meeting), subject to certain exceptions mainly involving domestic abuse, before issuing your Court application.

Also be aware if you do not engage in Mediation before issuing your Court Application, the Court will scrutinise the reasons for the parties not engaging in Mediation and may refer them back to try it.

At Rothera Bray whilst we do not carry out Mediation ourselves, we can guide you through the mediation process, helping you with negotiations so that you reach a solution that meets your needs. If you reach an agreement we can draft a settlement agreement or appropriate court order, setting out the agreed terms.

 

Why use Rothera Bray to assist with mediation?

Our team includes lawyers who specialise in assisting with NCDR (Non-Court Dispute Resolution) and several of our team are Resolution accredited.

We’ll work closely with you so we can develop a clear understanding of your objectives and goals, as well as developing a close relationship with the other side’s lawyer to ensure effective communication between all parties.

We can also assist with the creation of pre and post-nuptial agreements alongside mediation.

We have considerable experience in advising couples wanting to resolve disputes without going to court.

We can also advise on alternative approaches such as arbitration in cases where you have been unable to reach an agreement through mediation.

Where required we can connect you with other professionals to advise you on your finances, counselling and therapy.

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Joanne Millward, Head of the Family Team at Rothera Bray
“We aim to resolve conflict through mutual agreement and compromise.”

Joanne Millward
Partner and Head of Family Law

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Anne-Marie Bowman, Family Law Partner

Ann-Marie Bowman

Partner & Chairwoman

Ann-Marie Bowman is Partner and Chairwoman of East Midlands-based law firm Rothera Bray Solicitors. Working from our Nottingham and Derby offices, Ann-Marie remains highly committed to her fee-earning work in Family law, dealing with all aspects of children matters.

Joanne Millward, Head of the Family Team at Rothera Bray

Joanne Millward

Partner & Head of Family Law

Joanne Millward is Head of Rothera Bray’s Family Law department and has over 30 years’ experience dealing in all areas of Family Law in our Nottingham Lace Market, Derby, Beeston and Mapperley offices.

 

David Berridge, Leicester family law partner

David Berridge

Partner

David has over 30 years’ experience practicing Family Law. He is one of the most experienced family solicitors in Leicestershire and deals with a wide variety of matters.

Rebecca Emeleus

Rebecca Emeleus

Family Partner & Head of Talent & Resourcing

Rebecca is a Partner in the family team and is based at our Kayes walk, Nottingham office.

Sarah Gill, Family Law Partner

Sarah Gill

Partner

Sarah is an experienced matrimonial and family law solicitor, dealing with children matters including Child Care, Financial issues following separation of married couples and divorce.  She undertakes court work in Leicestershire, Northamptonshire & Warwickshire. She is based at our Market Harborough office.

Charley Kelly, Associate Solicitor in the Family Department

Charley Kelly

Associate Solicitor

Charley is an experienced Family Associate Solicitor who specialises in all areas of Family law. She acts for clients on a wide range of family issues including divorce, financial remedy and children matters. She is based at our Leicester office.

Gurpreet Singh, Associate in Rothera Bray's Child Law Department

Gurpreet Singh

Associate

Gurpreet Singh is an Associate in Rothera Bray’s Child Care department and is based at our Derby office.

Emma Adcock, Family Law Solicitor

Emma Adcock

Solicitor

Emma Adcock is a Solicitor with over 20 years’ experience across a wide range of family law matters arising from relationship breakdown.  Working from our West Bridgford office in Nottingham, she has significant experience in divorce and the accompanying financial settlements.

Rebecca Hudson

Rebecca Hudson

Solicitor

Rebecca is a Solicitor in Rothera Bray’s Family Law department and specialises in divorce and matrimonial work. She is based at our Lace Market office.

Gabriella Kent, Child and Family Law Solicitor

Gabriella Kent

Solicitor

Gabriella Kent is a Solicitor in Rothera Bray’s Family and Child Care department and is based at our Lace Market and Derby offices.

Christopher Monro

Christopher Monro

Senior Solicitor

Chris is an experienced solicitor dealing with most areas of Family and Matrimonial Law and is based at our Market Harborough office.

Emily Sherwood, Solicitor in Rothera Bray's Family and Children Law department

Emily Sherwood

Solicitor

Emily Sherwood is a Solicitor in Rothera Bray’s Family and Child Care department and is based at our Lace Market Nottingham and Derby offices.

Cindy Dodd

Cindy Dodd

Senior Paralegal

Cindy Dodd is a Senior Paralegal in Rothera Bray’s Family Law team and is based at our Lace Market office in Nottingham city centre.

Gita Patel, Senior Legal Secretary at Rothera Bray

Gita Patel

Senior Legal Secretary

Gita Patel is a Senior Legal Secretary in the Family Law department at Rothera Bray and is based at our Leicester office.

Lorraine Lloyd

Lorraine Lloyd

Paralegal

Lorraine is a Paralegal in the Family Department based at our Market Harborough office.

Tracey Cosgrove, Legal Secretary at Rothera Bray

Tracey Cosgrove

Legal Secretary

Tracey is a legal secretary in the Family department based at our Leicester office.

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