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Barclay DeVere Family Mediation
offer flexible, safe and proven
family mediation for couples
Face to face to shuttle mediation – It's your mediation
We acknowledge that every relationship is unique.
This is why at Barclay Devere we aspire to offer you the mediation that’s best suited to you.
Rest assured you are provided with a confidential, neutral and safe environment where you communicate through a qualified mediator.
Benefits Of Mediation
- Confidentiality – meditation is a confidential process – the discussions cannot be used against either party as evidence in court.
- However, there are a few exceptions for example when there is a potential threat to human life or safety.
- Voluntary – you cannot be forced to participate in the meditation process or forced to agree on your issues.
- Neutrality and impartiality of the mediator – a mediator will help you seek mutually agreeable solutions to the issues you’re facing without taking sides.
- Additionally, the mediator will not give advice or make any binding decision unless both parties give the mediator that power.
- Greater control – unlike in a lawsuit, parties are in control of the mediation process. Consequently, they have much greater say in discussions and over the outcome.
- Child-focused – family mediation is focused on the needs and interests of your children. It also offers a platform for you and your spouse to plan for the future care of your children.
- Preserves relationships – since meditation is a collaborative “win/win” process, it helps preserve relationships that would otherwise be destroyed through years of litigation.
Results that last
Our dedicated experts strive to help you resolve disputes pertaining to family, children and financial affairs and provide you an alternative to a lengthy, expensive court battle.
There are two forms of mediation offered to clients.
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Face to Face mediation is a form of mediation that is both informal and fast where both parties and mediator meet together in the same room. An impartial mediator will facilitate the process and help the disputing parties reach a resolution quickly. Disputing parties can communicate to one another honestly, benefiting in a satisfactory resolution whereby the relationship between the parties is generally enhanced, and can be seen to evolve towards a sustainable lasting relationship.
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Confidential Spaces
In some cases however this form of mediation is not possible or desirable. Instead, "shuttle" mediation will be more helpful. In cases where past domestic violence or some form of physical or mental abuse has lead to emotional trauma the option of having a "go-between" mediator could prove more beneficial.
Direct communication would only be with the mediator and the clients would have separate rooms.
Avoid Stress, Cost & Financial Issues NOW
In cases where a client is nervous or concerned about meeting the other party they would be offered separate arrival and departure times and separate waiting areas if necessary. This method of mediation can take longer than Face to Face Mediation and therefore cost more, but if a resolution can be made without facing litigation, the benefits both financially and emotionally would be considerably higher. The clients have control right throughout the process and can decide the final outcome. Either party can withdraw at anytime as the process is voluntary.
What Our Clients Say
We had issues after our divorce. Unable to agree childcare arrangements and the kids were stuck in the middle. We tried but we just argued. The online - and shuttle mediation option was fantastic. We are so please with the parenting plan and best bit the kids are happy again thank you!
— Jane Milton Keynes 
We had split after many years amicably. However finances were strained and we had no idea how to sort things out. After just 2 sessions we had everything sorted and we cannot thank them enough!
— MartinBirmingham
After the loss of our mother we turned our attention to the will and probate. It was out of date, unfairly split and things were becoming unbearable. Having Barclay Devere team of professionals allowed us to split the assets equally within a few short sessions thank you!
― NaomiDunstable
Why Barclay Devere Is The Best Choice
We appreciate that any family upheaval, such as a divorce, separation or partnership breakdown, can be extremely traumatic for everyone concerned. This can be especially pronounced when children are involved particularly when the dispute concerns custody or access rights.
It is necessary still for martial separation or a divorce to be made legally binding through the court process. However mediation has proved to be an efficient and effective way of settling many of the related issues that evolve. This may involve a dispute over the distribution of property, financial matters, over the arrangements for children or even who should have custody of a family pet.
Barclay DeVere endeavours to provide a safe, secure forum whenever children are involved that allows free-flowing, open discussion that encourages children to feel comfortable discussing their concerns without pressure from either parent.
WHY BARCLAY DEVERE
If you are experiencing problems with unruly, noisy or aggressive neighbours, or you are in dispute with a local authority, utility provider etc;
Barclay Devere can help bring about a self-resolution to your problem by mediating between the disputing parties.
FAMILY MEDIATION MANY OPTIONS TO RESOLVE
Both forms of mediation are almost always quicker than going through solicitors and battling it out in a court room.
This means that considerable time and money is also saved for the disputing parties. Court cases can often become stressful, threatening and intrusive, but mediating is far more relaxed, structured, safe and controlled.
Another important benefit is confidentiality of the process.
The disputing parties can be open and direct without reservations and any information or documents that are generated by mediation will remain with the mediator.
Call us today to find out more