Mediation: putting children first in a spirit of cooperation

The enormous benefits of Mediation for divorcing couples include reaching solutions which prioritise children’s well-being and benefit the wider family in the long term.

Jones Myers Partner Nicki Mitchell – a skilled Mediator, Collaborative family lawyer, and Child-Inclusive Mediator – has seen at first-hand how the process which is conducted in a spirit of collaboration, can avoid costly and destructive court battles.

Nicki’s experience is that an increasing number of divorcing and separating couples are turning to Mediation to work through everything from child support payments to the most financially complex divorces.

In the countdown to Family Mediation Week, which runs across January 27- January 31 and is organised by the Family Mediation Council, Nicki explains how mediation works and who is involved.

ABOUT NICKI MITCHELL

With three decades of experience in family law, Nicki specialises in the financial aspects of relationship breakdown – and particularly complex cases involving family businesses, multiple properties, and complicated pension arrangements.

Nicki is a skilled Mediator, Collaborative Family Lawyer (the first to qualify in York in 2005) and Child Inclusive Mediator.

She is a widely acknowledged and respected pioneer of resolving relationship breakdown in a non-confrontational, constructive manner which puts children at the heart of relationship breakdown and can lead to a swift and cost effective resolution.

Her exceptional track record also includes advising clients on the more traditional methods of resolving issues surrounding family breakdowns.

For advice on Mediation, Child-Inclusive Mediation, or family law related issues, call Jones Myers at Leeds on 0113 246 0055, Harrogate on 01423 276104, or York on 01904 202550. Visit www.jonesmyers.co.uk, email info@jonesmyers.co.uk or tweet @helpwithdivorce

For more information on Family Mediation Week, visit https://www.familymediationcouncil.org.uk/

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