5 Important Things you need to know about Family Mediation

In recent years family mediation has been the preferred method to prevent and also resolve any family issues and disputes – this is especially important when children are involved. Mediation is becoming more and more popular because of the fact that freely negotiated agreements can aid in restoring communication, understanding and trust.

Here are 5 important things you need to know about family mediation:

> Choosing family mediation will help to resolve conflict and reach an agreement on the issues surrounding certain issues such as separation or divorce.

> Family mediation allows you to reach a mutual joint decision without spending months in court.

> Your partner or ex-partner can meet in a safe, neutral space with a professional mediator to work out your plans for the future.

> A mediator will never tell you what to do; they will only help you by looking at different options and ways to come to a mutual agreement. This will help sort certain things out in a peaceful manner such as the arrangements for children, finances and property.

> Family mediation is always a voluntary and confidential process.

Cape Mediators are professionals with a wealth of skills and experience in family mediation and conflict resolution. We deliver mediation at the highest accredited standard – If you are seeking mediation please call 082 422 3324 or email mike@capemediators.co.za

What is Family Mediation all about?

Family mediation has become a popular, peaceful way to resolve and prevent family conflicts, especially where small children are involved. Disputes that have been negotiated in an acceptable manner can restore trust, communication and understanding.

• Family mediation helps you resolve conflict and reach an acceptable agreement on all issues surrounding separation, divorce or dissolution of civil partnership.

• It is a voluntary and confidential process which helps you reach joint decisions without the use of courts.

• It offers you a safe, neutral place where you and your ex-partner can meet with an impartial mediator to work out plans for the future.

• Mediators do not tell you what to do, but help you look at different options for sorting things out, so that you reach your own agreements about all aspects of your separation, divorce or dissolution, including arrangements for children, finances and property.

Cape Mediators are professionals with a wealth of skills and experience in family mediation and conflict resolution. We deliver mediation at the highest accredited standard – If you are seeking mediation please book your session by calling 082 422 3324 or emailing mike@capemediators.co.za

Contact Cape Mediators today!

Barriers that Families Face when it comes to Mediation

Why do so many people decide that mediation will be unsuccessful?

Well, there are a few barriers that many mediation clients will experience when they are considering using a mediator.

First of all, lawyers are often contacted as a first resort. Why? Becase this has become the norm among many people.

Let’s take a look at some of the barriers that may come up should a family / couple, etc. choose mediation…

     1.       The couple / family have already tried to sort things out, and assume it is too late to mediate

     2.       The other party refuses to mediate

     3.       The mediator was chosen by the other party so they cannot possibly be neutral

     4.       The other person will most probably not change their mind no matter what the mediator does

     5.       The other party cannot afford mediation

Many couples / families, etc. who are going through issues feel that mediation would not provide the right practical and emotional support. HOWEVER, even though there are challenges when it comes to mediation, it is in fact the right process to choose!

Mediation is a cost effective, but effective way to resolve conflicts and disputes, including those which are complex and high value. 

Be sure to contact Cape Mediators today: email mike@capemediators.co.za or give us a call on 082 422 3324 to book your session.

Do you Need Family Mediation?

Over the years mediation has become the preferred way to solve conflicts and prevent family disputes, especially when divorce and children become involved. When two parties come to an agreement after a fare negotiation, family's often are able to restore communication, understanding and trust.

What can family mediation do for you?

- Family Mediation helps you resolve conflict and reach agreement on all issues surrounding separation, divorce or dissolution of civil partnership.

- It is a voluntary and confidential process which helps you reach joint decisions without the use of courts.

- It offers you a safe, neutral place where you and your ex-partner can meet with an impartial mediator to work out plans for the future.

- Mediators do not tell you what to do, but help you look at different options for sorting things out, so that you reach your own agreements about all aspects of your separation, divorce or dissolution, including arrangements for children, finances and property.

Do you need family mediation?

- Mediation is open to anybody affected by family breakdown including separation, divorce and dissolution of civil partnership.

- It is mostly used by parents or couples who are experiencing difficulties agreeing arrangements, regardless of age, race, nationality, sexuality, orientation, mobility, faith and other such factors.

- Mediation is also available to other family members, such as grandparents, who may be having difficulties over contact arrangements, or step-parents who would like to support their new partner.

Cape Mediators are professionals with a wealth of skills and experience in family mediation and conflict resolution. We deliver mediation at the highest accredited standard – If you are seeking mediation please click here and fill in the form.

Contact Cape Mediators today!

The ins and outs of family mediation

Due to recent changes in government thinking, family mediation is becoming the preferred method to resolve and prevent family disputes, especially where children are involved.  Agreements that have been freely negotiated can help restore communication, understanding and trust.

- Family Mediation helps you resolve conflict and reach agreement on all issues surrounding separation, divorce or dissolution of civil partnership.

- It is a voluntary and confidential process which helps you reach joint decisions without the use of courts.

- It offers you a safe, neutral place where you and your ex-partner can meet with an impartial mediator to work out plans for the future.

- Mediators do not tell you what to do, but help you look at different options for sorting things out, so that you reach your own agreements about all aspects of your separation, divorce or dissolution, including arrangements for children, finances and property.

Who can use mediation?

- Mediation is open to anybody affected by family breakdown including separation, divorce and dissolution of civil partnership.

- It is mostly used by parents or couples who are experiencing difficulties agreeing arrangements, regardless of age, race, nationality, sexuality, orientation, mobility, faith and other such factors.

- Mediation is also available to other family members, such as grandparents, who may be having difficulties over contact arrangements, or step-parents who would like to support their new partner.

Cape Mediators are professionals with a wealth of skills and experience in family mediation and conflict resolution. We deliver mediation at the highest accredited standard – If you are seeking mediation please click here and fill in the form.

Contact Cape Mediators today!