Evolve Mediation Service, Southampton

Why use Evolve Mediation Service?

• It is private
• It is voluntary
• It is usually faster and cheaper than going to court
• You are in charge of the outcome
• It is flexible so you can have tailor-made solutions
• It is an informal process
• Your legal rights are not affected
• You can use mediation at any time; even after court proceedings have started
• It is better for your children if you can work together to make your own arrangements

What can Evolve Mediation Service be used for?

• Options for ending or maintaining the relationship and the consequences of doing so
• With whom the children are to live
• What contact they are to have with each parent and any other person such as grandparents
• Any other matters relating to parenting for example, arrangements for holidays and what school the children are to go to
• What is to happen to the home and any other property or assets
• What financial support, if any, is to be paid for the children and/or adults
• Similar issues between same-sex couples
• Anything else you want to resolve in connection with any breakdown in relationships
• How to deal with any future changes that become necessary to these arrangements

What is family mediation?

Family mediation is an alternative private way in which an independent person, known as a mediator, helps separating or divorcing couples learn to communicate better and reach solutions to some or all of their issues relating to separation, divorce, finances, property or children.