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Family Mediation - How It Works?

At Consilia Mediation we are accredited lawyer mediators through the Family Mediation Council and the Family Mediators Association. Our accredited mediators are highly experienced and offer an all issues family mediation service covering children and financial aspects consequent upon your separation. We provide family mediation services from our offices in Leeds and Harrogate. Where appropriate children can also be involved in the mediation process.

The Family Mediation Process

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The family mediation process starts when we receive a referral from you, the other party or a solicitor acting on your behalf. You can make a referral by telephone calling us on 0113 322 9222 for our Leeds office or 01423 222 220 for our Harrogate office. Alternatively, you can email us at enquiries@consiliamediation.co.uk or clicking here to complete our mediation referral form.

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We will then arrange for you to attend a Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting (MIAM) appointment either via an online platform at our office in Leeds, Harrogate or London. At the MIAM, we explore whether mediation as a process can help you to resolve your dispute or any alternative options available to you. We can also assess whether you are eligible for our fee assistance scheme (25% reduction in fees) at the appointment.

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If you or the other party decide not to proceed with mediation or the mediator assesses it as unsuitable, we will sign the C100 form (in children cases) or Form A (in finance cases), which is the Court form you would need in order to issue Court proceedings.

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If you and the other party are willing and we agree that mediation can help you to resolve your dispute, we will set up a joint session. At the joint session, you and the other party will sit with the family mediator and explore options as to how you can reach important decisions for you and your family, whether in relation to children and/or financial matters.

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Family mediation usually takes place over 2 -4 joint sessions depending upon the complexity of your situation and the issues to resolve between you. Mediation is not an alternative to legal advice and we suggest that you obtain legal advice whilst engaging in family mediation.

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If you reach a consensus within family mediation, we will prepare a Memorandum of Understanding summarising the proposals reached which we send to you and to your solicitors (where applicable).

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What will it cost?

We offer a range of fixed fee packages on a pay as you go basis so that you can budget and costs are kept to a manageable level. We also offer reduced fees through our fee assistance scheme (based upon an income means test).

Trusted Names In Mediation

At Consilia Mediation we recognise that the process of the breakdown of a relationship, whether in your personal or work life, is stressful and can be a very traumatic time. Our accredited mediators are sensitive in approach and highly skilled at dealing with difficult and challenging situations.

Laura Clapton
Family Solicitor & Family Mediator

Laura is an accredited Family Mediator. Laura is known for providing the highest level of client care. Laura takes a constructive and non-confrontational approach to cases, whilst ensuring she is robust and focuses on achieving the best possible results for her clients.

Marie Walsh
Employment Solicitor, Civil & Employment Mediator

Marie Walsh is a fully trained workplace mediator. As an employment law solicitor and mediator, Marie has a wealth of experience assisting parties inside and alongside the workplace mediation setting. Marie is able to act as the mediator in workplace disputes and assist in avoiding litigation.

Kelly Walters
Senior Associate, Family Law

Kelly is known for her legal expertise, professionalism and straight talking approach. Kelly provides the support necessary to obtain a positive outcome in what can be a very difficult time. Kelly employs a range of strategies to help participants to reach a consensus as quickly and with as little stress as possible.

What our clients say about Consilia Legal on


  • Received a really good service from Marie and the team including Emma, who offered valuable support throughout. I contacted Consilia following a recommendation from a union representative. Was given great advise through her trusted associate who offered an accurate and professional assessment. Marie secured a really good outcome due to her knowledge, perseverance, conscientiousness and genuine desire to try and get the best outcome on my behalf. A lot of genuine empathy and respect expressed and a brilliant negotiator. Very well informed, experienced and brilliant communicator. True to her word re costs as discussion was upfront and honest. Very reasonable rate compared to other firms. Would recommend to others Thank you very much!

    Elaben Mistry Jackson Avatar Elaben Mistry Jackson
    May 26, 2019

  • Marie and her staff have been very helpful. Marie had assisted me previously with an employment law issues so I had no hesitation in engaging her again. She helped me through an unpleasant job related matter when I was at a low ebb and feeling unable to fight my own corner. As before Marie gave sound, straight forward advice and took over the handling of communication with my employer until the matter was resolved. When I had to take action myself Marie was always there to consult if I was worried about something. I would thoroughly recommend Consilia Legal to anyone.

    Amanda Keers Avatar Amanda Keers
    June 24, 2019

  • Marie, Andy, Victoria and Emma were exceptional in their help, advice and support – all done with a non-nonsense super friendly approach. Really took the stress out of a difficult corporate employment process. I felt safe and confident in their capable hands, recommending them highly.

    Sophie Webb Avatar Sophie Webb
    June 3, 2019

  • Very professional and got the right result for me in a very timely abs efficient manner. Great service, good advice and an excellent result I couldn’t have got on my own

    Jon Geldart Avatar Jon Geldart
    May 23, 2019

  • Excellent service from Laura Clapton guiding me through a difficult divorce process. Super efficient, professional and carries out the work with understanding and compassion for your situation. Would highly recommend and have already recommended.

    Jo Allan Avatar Jo Allan
    April 9, 2019

Laura Clapton
Director, Family Solicitor & Mediator
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0786 023 2975
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