The Court's Approach to Mediation

On 29th April 2024 the Family Procedure Rules were updated so as to bolster the requirement for mediation in family law disputes.

Below is a link to a Law Society press release in relation to this. The Courts will now be encouraging parties more than ever before to adopt Non-Court Dispute Resolution as a means to address the issues between them and Judges do have discretion to adjourn Court cases until this has been attempted.

Philip Elliott is a Family Law Mediator and is accredited by the Family Mediation Council. Please contact him for details of the mediation service offered. 

He will also be able to advise you in relation to the voucher scheme offered through the Family Mediation Council which will fund up to £500 (inclusive of v.a.t) towards the cost of a mediator when the separating couple have arrangements in respect of their children that need to be discussed.

Learn more here: https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/contact-or-visit-us/press-office/press-releases/family-procedure-rules-updated-to-strengthen-mediation-assessments