Our Family Mediation Services

CountryWide Mediation was one of the very first household mediation services
to be established in the country and it is now one of the foremost providers of household mediation in the Haywards Heath.

We have an unrivalled depth of knowledge, ability and experience in resolving issues and resolving dispute and conflicts within households.

All members of our family mediation team are expertly accredited (FMCA) through the Household Mediation Council.

We have our own devoted mediation properties in a peaceful yet main location, with 3 mediation rooms, separate waiting locations, a reception location with additional seating and a back workplace.

We have the ability to use very first meeting/ MIAMs appointments (for individuals) within 24hours and appointments for mediation meetings (for both celebrations), within 5 working days.

We offer both legally assisted and privately funded mediation covering all Haywards Heath.

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SEPARATION

If you need separation help, we are likewise now able to use a limited number of FREE recommendations sessions for separating couples who are struggling to make future plans over money, parenting and home. Use this link to learn more.

Separation mediation is a conversation in between two people who have been in some kind of relationship which is ending. If you are wed, in a civil partnership, or have actually been cohabiting with your partner and are now separating, we can assist you to make arrangements for any joint residential or commercial property, finance and children through mediation.

National CountryWide Mediation recognized mediators are trained in all elements of household law, including the particular laws associating with people who have cohabited but are not wed.

Living together and being wed do not total up to the same thing when individuals separate, nevertheless long they have actually been together. The court will deal with things differently for people who have never ever been wed.

Separation Mediation

Mediation aims to assist make decisions for the future about problems impacting you both. So it covers things like parenting, home and money, without making use of courts. Mediation is generally quicker and less expensive than going to court.

Can I get Legal Help?

You may be qualified for legal aid if you are on a low earnings or not working, including if your financial circumstances have altered because of Covid19. We can assist you begin the assessment process prior to you book an appointment.

Call our mediation team on 03300 101 382, or e-mail [email protected]

, if you are all set to book a visit you can go straight to our online booking page.

Legal aid is available for CountryWide Mediation cases that help families settle on plans where:

  • You’re getting divorced and for that reason need to figure out monetary arrangements
  • Kid arrangements have actually broken down, therefore you are not seeing your kids
  • Any disagreement following a family breakdown might wind up in court.

At your initial CountryWide Mediation visit (the MIAM) you can ask about legal aid for mediation.

The conciliator will discuss what issues require fixing. Some CountryWide Mediation cases are eligible for however others are not.

What kind of CountryWide Mediation cases can get legal help funding?

At your preliminary CountryWide Mediation appointment (the MIAM) you can ask about legal help for mediation.

They arbitrator will discuss what concerns require solving. Some CountryWide Mediation cases are eligible for Legal Help.

  • You are getting divorced and require to figure out cash.
  • Kid arrangements have broken down and you are not seeing your kids.
  • Any dispute following household breakdown that might end up in court.

If I split up with my partner what am I entitled to?

, if you separate from your partner there are a number of things to be considered and chosen.. :

  • where you are going to live from now on, and where your partner will live
  • if you have kids where will they live and what arrangements will there be for them to see the other moms and dad
  • what to do about cash and possessions you have actually gotten together– this includes financial obligations and cost savings

There is no basic ‘one-size-fits-all response’ because everybody’s scenario is various. However, if you need separation guidance our professional family conciliators can help you decide on all problems relating to parenting, residential or commercial property and money.

Who gets to remain in your home throughout separation?

When a couple starts separation or divorce planning this concern is at the forefront of lots of people’s minds. Nevertheless, the question is not basic to address. Numerous aspects will influence the choice about who remains in the house you have actually been residing in together: such as where the kids will live, whether you are leasing or own the home (with or without a home loan) and everyone’s cash situation.

Individuals in this scenario frequently need separation advice to ensure they plan their future lives in a constructive method, and our expert family arbitrators can assist.

What am I entitled to if I separate from my spouse?

, if you separate from your husband or your other half you will require to consider a variety of issues.. In some cases the list of things feels daunting.

  • your living arrangements from now on, and those of your partner or other half
  • what you will do about parenting arrangements: for example, where your kid will live, and how and when they will see your other half or partner
  • how to divide your cash. Consideration about cost savings, pensions, debts, upkeep payments and other similar problems will be essential to solve ass you look to prepare your life after separation.

Everyone’s circumstance is various, so there is no simple answer to the concern. If you require separation help then our professional family mediators can assist you pick all issues relating to parenting, home and cash.

What things can CountryWide Mediation help with?

CountryWide Mediation can help any family in the process of separating or separating.

For people who are divorcing or separating conversations can consist of:

  • How possessions will be divided
  • What takes place to the household home
  • Where and how typically the kids will spend time with each parent
  • Their future schooling and social activities, so that you as parents can put in place a complete parenting plan now you have separated
  • Support payments to be made
  • And how kids will stay connected with their extended household and grandparents.

With the help of a mediator, the program can be anything you both consent to go over and moderate.

It is common that you will have different problems that you think about to be the top priority, however the arbitrator will make sure that everyone has the opportunity to discuss their concerns, and that a reasonable and appropriate amount of time is provided to each person’s priorities.

In this way you will have the ability to work through all the concerns that are impacting your life now you have separated and find common and agreed solutions to the problems.

It might appear like a difficult task to reach any arrangement with your ex, but in mediation we have a very high level of success and arbitrators are skilled and familiar to help you deal with each problem in turn.

Household mediators assist you to focus on the future, so discussions will involve trying to find useful actions to be taken to help you attain settlement.

We comprehend it is a psychological time for all concerned, however by assisting you focus on the future and working towards concurred outcomes we will see you through what appears like a difficult job.

The conciliator will not harp on past issues. And they won’t try to assign blame or guilt or pass judgement.

For grandparents, mediation can assist bring back contact to grandchildren and improve relationships with your ex in laws so that the kids can continue to gain from those treasured relationships.


What occurs to the home in divorce or separation? What right do I have to stay there?There are no set guidelines when it comes to decisions about homes and ownership.You can make whatever arrangement you like with your partner, but it’s smart to remember the legal position and what a court may decide. And the situation varies depending on whether you are married, in a civil partnership or cohabitingThere are very couple of scenarios where your partner can make you leave your home and both partners have the right to stay in the family home, but courts will give top priority to making certain kids have a secure house.If you have day-to-day care of the children, the courts can, for instance, order the transfer of a joint lease to your sole name if you lease, or, if you’re a house owner, state that you can stay in your present home up until the kids reach the age of 18Your house will most likely be the biggest financial issue, choices about real estate will be made in the context of the entire divorce settlement. For example, child upkeep payments might include home loan payments.

Will I need to go to court to remain in my home?

In some circumstances you may require to go to court to secure your rights if you fear losing your home now that you have separated and if you can’t reach an arrangement with your ex about real estate.

There is no set method of dividing your possessions now that you have separated and your real estate is likely to be one of the biggest possessions so it is very important that you take a look at the whole picture before choosing a single choice about real estate. The best way to take a look at your situation in its entirety is to go to mediation. The mediator will help you draw together all the details you both require to make an educated choice about what to do with your properties, liabilities and belongings and how to divide them. Household arbitrators will have the ability to assist you reach agreement that will guarantee that any contract you reach is reasonable and fair; please the legal requirements for divorce or separation; offer your specific needs now you are separated; and above all guarantee that the children’s requirements can be satisfied.

It can be complicated and feel counter user-friendly to believe being in a room with your ex figuring out your when shared life will be possible, however mediation works. If you are no longer on the best of terms, the conciliators are extremely trained and competent at helping you navigate through the choices you will require to make even
The advantages of mediation are that you will be able to go over whatever that is of concern to you from the tiniest information such as who gets the silver teaspoons to the greatest things like the house, pension, boat, bike, cars and truck etc. It suggests you will have the ability to customize your contracts and choices to fulfill your special needs and those of your family whereas litigating often leads to decisions being made that do not truly fit anyone’s needs.

Keep in mind also that legal aid is still available for CountryWide Mediation. You will have to discover an arbitrator who has a legal aid contact and be methods tested for eligibility. Then mediation is totally free of charge, if you are eligible.

In the not likely event mediation does not help you pertain to an agreement, you might require to go to court. The court might order that:

  • Ownership remains the very same, however one of you is provided the right to remain in the residential or commercial property until a set point (for example, when your youngest kid reaches 18).
  • Ownership of the home is transferred to among you, with maybe a lower share of other ownerships.
  • The house is moved to one of you however with a charge protected on the home, so that the other celebration receives a set portion when the house is offered.
  • The home is sold and the proceeds split in between you, in whatever percentages appear fair, for you both to begin afresh.
  • Ownership is moved to your kid.

Will I need to sell the family house after a divorce or separation?

Offering the family home is often seen as the simplest choice if you’re splitting up.

There can be problems: for example, you might have trouble discovering a buyer, or be caught in negative equity (when the value of your house is less than the amount you owe on the home mortgage). This might make it difficult to sell and split the earnings.

You might likewise struggle to get a home mortgage on a new home, particularly if you have only a little deposit or if your earnings is low.

You might need to consider other alternatives, such as one of you remaining in the home while the other leas, or living together in the family home in the short-term.

Before you decide:

  • Budget thoroughly prior to dedicating to a real estate arrangement. No matter how appealing it may be to remain in your household house, make sure you can pay for to continue living there.
  • Take a look at home mortgage alternatives, what’s offered and what you can manage. Some building society and banks provide Clean slate mortgages for people starting anew.
  • Learn if you’re qualified for state advantages to help with your real estate expenses.
  • Accept that your way of life will alter, a minimum of in the meantime, and be prepared to compromise.

How are things different between those who have been living together and people who are married?

If you are married.

Some couples separate but never divorce, enjoying to just remain apart. All you require to do to be legally separated is live apart.

Formally, you can even be separated but still live under the very same roofing, if you organize your household so that you no longer sleep or consume together and you do refrain from doing domestic chores, such as ironing or washing, for each other.

If you different for two years or more and both agree to the separation, this can be the basis for any future divorce.

If you decide not to get divorced, your marital possessions and debts will stay joint in the eyes of the law. This may not be a problem for lots of couples, however it’s a good concept to believe what impact it might have on future life modifications, for instance if you wish to relocate with a brand-new partner.

If you are not wed.

If you own or lease a residential or commercial property then any conflict about what takes place to it will be handled through residential or commercial property and trust law instead of matrimonial law. Many individuals believe that cohabiting creates some defense through ‘common law’ however this is not the case. If you have kids there are laws to make sure that monetary provision can be made for them (for example somewhere to live and sufficient child support) but generally if you are not wed there is no expectation that a person person can declare any of the properties owned by the other.

Some of the questions that mediation can help you fix are: If the home is in a sole name, have you made equal contributions to the home mortgage and upkeep of the property? Are you occupants in joint or common occupants?

What will happen to our joint accounts? What about maintenance for myself? Does the fact that you have kids make a distinction to the home?

Our professional conciliators are able to help you tailor an arrangement which fits your particular situations.

What happens if my ex won’t go to mediation?

What occurs if my ex won’t go to mediation? You can call us to talk about things if this is your scenario, but the following info may help in the very first circumstances.

You may think or know that your ex does not want to try mediation to reach a settlement when you’re separating. It’s hard in the heat of a dispute to believe about trying to work out together to get things sorted.

It can seem much easier to attempt to activate a legal battle that is ultimately going to be much more costly, more demanding and take much, much longer. Mediation can just work when both people concur to go to.

, if your ex– partner won’t at first concur to moderate you can attempt asking them to go to an appointment on their own to begin with.. This can assist avoid the tensions of facing each other. Because they’ll have more information, your ex can then find out how it all works and make an educated decision about if it is ideal for them.

Most people are naturally rather distressed prior to they begin mediation, however the big majority of those who do go ahead and try it are greatly relieved that they did. They are frequently also amazed at the way they were able to lastly make contracts and choices on things that had actually previously felt it would be impossible to sort.

Is mediation a type of relationship counselling?

CountryWide Mediation does not concentrate on the emotional upset that separation triggers, although experience shows that fixing a few of the key concerns can assist alleviate tension and stress and anxiety surrounding a split.

CountryWide Mediation is not about attempting to keep couples together but helping them move on to the next stages of their lives.

What is a Separated Parents Info Program?

The Separated Parents Details Program (SPIP) is created to assist you learn more about the obstacles of post-separation parenting. The SPIP offers advice and assistance about how best to assist yourself and help your children in your circumstance.

Is CountryWide Mediation compulsory?

You may have heard about the MIAM. Prior to applying to court for a choice on finances or parenting, the law requires many people to attend a MIAM with a recognized mediator. This is short for Mediation Information and Assessment Satisfying.

It is anticipated that most people experiencing divorce or separation will take duty for their post-separation life.

After all, the families are the specialists in their own lives. The family court expects to be the last resort after all other efforts to settle have stopped working.

The MIAM provides you an opportunity to discover out what mediation is about. And you will be able to evaluate the scenario prior to taking part in complete mediation.

Carrying out full CountryWide Mediation is voluntary.

Our mediators will help you proceed with mediation in the most comfy way for you and your circumstances. If it goes ahead both people do need to concur to participate in. In some cases it is possible to make a plan whereby both individuals utilize different rooms throughout CountryWide Mediation.

* The law makes a small number of exceptions to this guideline, for example where domestic violence has actually happened or in cases of bankruptcy.

How rapidly can I see a family arbitrator?

Once you have chosen to go ahead with CountryWide Mediation, call us.

Then we will rapidly begin arranging a consultation for you with among our professional household mediators.

Mediation aims to help make decisions for the future about concerns affecting you both. You may think or understand that your ex doesn’t want to try mediation to reach a settlement when you’re separating. Most individuals are naturally rather distressed prior to they begin mediation, but the substantial majority of those who do go ahead and try it are greatly relieved that they did. Our arbitrators will assist you proceed with mediation in the most comfortable way for you and your circumstances. In some cases it is possible to make an arrangement whereby both people use separate spaces during CountryWide Mediation.

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About Mediation in WikiPedia

Mediation is an organized, interactive procedure where a neutral 3rd party helps challenging parties in fixing dispute through using specialized interaction and settlement strategies. All participants in arbitration are encouraged to proactively take part in the process. Arbitration is a “party-centered” process in that it is concentrated mostly upon the demands, legal rights, and also interests of the events. The mediator makes use of a wide array of strategies to assist the process in an useful instructions and to help the events find their optimal remedy. A mediator is facilitative in that she/he manages the communication in between events as well as promotes open communication. Mediation is also evaluative in that the arbitrator evaluates concerns and pertinent norms (“reality-testing”), while avoiding from providing prescriptive suggestions to the parties (e.g., “You need to do …”).

Mediation, as made use of in legislation, is a form of alternative disagreement resolution fixing disputes in between 2 or more events with concrete effects. Normally, a third celebration, the moderator, aids the events to negotiate a negotiation. Disputants may moderate disputes in a selection of domains, such as industrial, legal, polite, family, workplace, and area issues.

The term “arbitration” generally refers to any circumstances in which a third event assists others get to an arrangement. A lot more especially, mediation has a framework, schedule, and also dynamics that “ordinary” settlement lacks. The process is personal as well as personal, potentially enforced by legislation. Involvement is commonly voluntary. The arbitrator serves as a neutral 3rd party and also assists in as opposed to directs the process. Mediation is coming to be a much more tranquil and internationally accepted service to end the dispute. Arbitration can be utilized to solve disputes of any magnitude.

The term “mediation,” nevertheless, because of language as well as nationwide lawful requirements as well as guidelines is not identical in material in all nations but instead has specific undertones, and also there are some differences between Other countries and anglo-saxon definitions, particularly countries with a civil, legal regulation tradition.Mediators utilize numerous

techniques to open up, or boost, dialogue and also compassion between disputants, aiming to assist the celebrations get to a contract. Much depends on the mediator’s ability and training. As the practice got appeal, training programs, certifications, and licensing adhered to, which created expert as well as trained moderators dedicated to the discipline.

Mediation is a “party-centered” process in that it is concentrated primarily upon the demands, civil liberties, as well as rate of interests of the events. Mediation, as utilized in regulation, is a kind of alternate dispute resolution settling conflicts in between 2 or more celebrations with concrete effects. Usually, a 3rd party, the mediator, helps the events to work out a negotiation.

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