Pictured above: Peter Flint
The Government has announced that it is to introduce a system
whereby all couples who intend to divorce or separate must attend a
preliminary mediation intake meeting so that an assessment can be
made as to whether their case is suitable for mediation.
Mediation is a way of resolving by agreement issues which arise
following the breakdown of a relationship. It is an alternative to
having those issues resolved by the Courts, or through matters
being dealt with by the couple's respective solicitors. Generally
speaking, it is a quicker and cheaper method of resolving issues
and over the past few years has proved popular with couples who
have entered into it, and the mediation success rate is relatively
high.
Shropshire law firm Lanyon Bowdler is already a provider of
mediation services. Peter Flint, senior partner and head of the
Family Law department is a trained Mediator, and also a member of
SALM (Shires Associated Lawyer Mediators) and was recently
recognised as 'Leader in their Field' in the Chambers UK Directory
for his family law work.
Peter comments "The break up of any relationship is difficult,
with the often traumatic and stressful process of taking a dispute
to court. More and more people are starting to recognise the
benefits of mediation, and at Lanyon Bowdler we take a very
practical approach to dealing with personal conflict. We are fully
equipped to assist people wanting to try this alternative route to
resolution".
Mediation is a good way of resolving financial and other issues
between separating couples and, in particular, sorting out the
arrangements for their children. The process involves the couple
attending a meeting or a series of meetings with a trained
mediator, whose job is to work with the couple in assisting them in
reaching a fair and reasonable agreement in relation to the issues
which need to be resolved.
For further information and advice on the mediation process,
contact Lanyon Bowdler's Family Law department on 0800 652
3371.
For more information about Lanyon Bowdler, please visit their
website here: www.lblaw.co.uk