Family Mediation North East
Family Mediation North East
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CONTACT CENTRES
WELFARE BENEFITS
WELFARE BENEFITS
WELFARE BENEFITS
WELFARE BENEFITS
LEGAL ADVICE
At Pax Mediation, we understand that family disputes can be overwhelming, and seeking the right legal advice is often an essential part of the resolution process. While our expert family mediation services are designed to help you avoid court proceedings, there may be times when you need additional legal guidance.
This page provides information on when legal advice might be necessary, how to access it, and how mediation and legal advice can work together for the best outcomes for your family.
DO I NEED LEGAL ADVICE DURING MEDIATION?
​​Mediation focuses on helping families reach agreements on child arrangements, financial settlements, and co-parenting plans. While mediation reduces the need for costly and time-consuming legal battles, it doesn’t replace legal advice entirely. Here’s how the two can work together:
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Before Mediation: Legal advice can help you understand your rights and responsibilities, so you come prepared for the mediation process.
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During Mediation: While mediators are impartial and cannot provide legal advice, they can help you identify areas where legal input may be useful.
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After Mediation: Once agreements are reached, legal professionals can formalise them into legally binding documents, such as a Consent Order.
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Learn more about how mediation works here.
TYPES OF LEGAL ADVICE YOU MAY NEED
Depending on your circumstances, you may require legal advice on:
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Child Arrangements
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Understanding parental rights and responsibilities.
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Resolving disputes over custody, visitation schedules, and parenting plans.
Discover our child mediation services here.
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Financial Settlements
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Dividing property, pensions, and other assets fairly.
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Understanding how spousal and child maintenance agreements work.
Learn about financial mediation here.
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Legal Documentation
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Drafting Consent Orders to make mediation agreements legally binding.
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Navigating court applications, such as a C100 form for child arrangements or Form A for financial orders.
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FINDING THE RIGHT LEGAL ADVICE
If you need legal advice during or after mediation, it’s essential to work with professionals who understand family law. Here are some trusted resources:
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Resolution. Resolution members are family law professionals committed to non-confrontational approaches to resolving disputes. Find a Resolution solicitor here.
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Citizens Advice. Citizens Advice offers free, impartial guidance on legal and financial matters, including family law issues. Visit the Citizens Advice website here.
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Child Law Advice. They provide legal advice and information on child, family and education law for parents, carers and young people in England. Learn more about them here.
HOW MEDIATION AND LEGAL ADVICE WORK TOGETHER
Mediation and legal advice can complement each other to provide a well-rounded approach to resolving family disputes. Here’s how:
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Mediation Keeps You in Control: Mediation allows you to work collaboratively to create agreements that suit your family’s unique needs.
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Legal Advice Offers Clarity: Legal professionals can ensure the agreements you reach during mediation align with your rights and obligations under the law.
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Cost-Effective Resolution: Combining mediation with targeted legal advice can save time and money compared to court proceedings.
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Learn about the benefits of mediation here.
LEGAL AID FOR MEDIATION
At Pax Mediation, we are proud to offer Legal Aid-funded mediation for eligible clients. This can cover the cost of:
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Initial Mediation Information and Assessment Meetings (MIAMs).
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Joint mediation sessions.
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The cost of a solicitor formalising your agreements into legal documents, in some cases.
Check your eligibility for Legal Aid here.
HOW PAX MEDIATION CAN HELP
While our mediators cannot provide legal advice, we can:
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Help you identify when legal advice may be beneficial.
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Work with your solicitor to ensure agreements are formalised efficiently.
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Provide guidance throughout the mediation process to keep discussions productive and focused.
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📞 Call us: 0800 058 4303
📧 Email us: admin@paxmediation.co.uk
💻 Book your MIAM here.
“The mediator helped us identify areas where we needed legal advice, and working with a solicitor after mediation made the process seamless.”
"The mediator made the process easy to follow, and we felt supported throughout. Online sessions were secure and effective.”
“Mediation saved us from going to court, and the legal advice we received ensured our agreements were clear and enforceable.”
Take the First Step Today
At Pax Mediation, we’re here to help you navigate family disputes with professionalism and care. By combining our mediation services with the right legal advice, you can achieve fair and lasting solutions for your family.
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