Legal Information, Impartial Guidance & Consensual Resolution
Are you looking to resolve matters arising on separation or divorce in a non-confrontational way for the benefit of the whole family? I have worked as a family lawyer and mediator for over 25 years and I can help you.
Mediation is voluntary and requires the consent of both of you before it can take place.
Conversations that take place in mediation are confidential and cannot be relied on in any subsequent court proceedings.
Mediation is voluntary and requires the consent of both of you before it can take place.
Decisions are made by both of you and the power to control the outcome belongs to both of you.
How I can help you
I am a qualified family lawyer and mediator. I have worked with and represented a diverse range of clients for over 25 years.
I am qualified to mediate either alone or with a fellow mediator, depending on what best suits your circumstances. I am accredited with the FMC and can carry out MIAMs (Mediation Information and Assessment Meetings). I have completed advanced mediation training and am also able to offer a hybrid mediation model which includes working with lawyers in the process.
Mediation ...
... is a voluntary process in which an impartial third person helps those in conflict to communicate effectively, enabling them to reach their own informed decisions about what is important.
Why Mediation?
Mediation is generally quicker and cheaper than litigation. Money saved on expensive legal fees can be preserved for the benefit of the family. It can ease the emotional burden; removing the uncertainty of waiting for a Judge’s decision by placing decision making back into the hands of those engaged in mediation.
Children can feel secure in the knowledge that “mum and dad are separating but it will be ok because they’re working it out together”. With consent of both parents, children over 10 can have a voice by speaking to a Child Inclusive Mediator.
I offer all MIAMs online as well as substantive mediation sessions in appropriate cases.
I will be indebted to Sandra for helping us avoid expensive court costs.
"I would like to pass on my appreciation to Sandra for making my mediation sessions with my ex-husband bearable and productive. Our circumstances were unusual as we hadn’t seen each other for 17 years but Sandra was professional, kind and understanding.
Because of Sandra’s background in law she was able to advise and clarify issues that were unclear to both parties and because of her mediation skills we were able to come to an agreement in only 2 sessions. I will also be indebted to Sandra for helping us avoid expensive court costs. If anyone is thinking of trying mediation I would advise them to do it and I would 100% recommend Sandra." JM