Separating Couples
Separating Couples
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Mediation offers a compassionate and effective avenue for separating couples to navigate the often complex and emotionally charged process of dissolution. When relationships come to an end, whether through divorce or separation, the impact on both individuals and their families can be profound. Mediation for separating couples provides a supportive and neutral platform in which partners can engage in open and constructive dialogue, addressing critical issues such as asset division, child custody, and financial matters. Facilitated by a skilled mediator, this process empowers couples to make informed decisions that align with their unique circumstances, ensuring a smoother transition to the next chapter of their lives. Through mediation, separating couples can find common ground, reduce conflict, and forge mutually acceptable agreements, thereby promoting a more amicable and less adversarial separation experience.
Mediation for Separating Couples
Mediation for Separating Couples
Separating Couples who have been:
Married
Cohabiting
Co-parents
Who would like to move forward with:
A legal separation
A divorce
The Process
The Process
Pre-Mediation Intro Meeting [Free]: We meet initially each party separately or together on zoom or in person, as you prefer. The purpose of this session is to introduce ourselves and see if it's a good fit for us to work together. If you decide you'd like to go ahead, I will draft up the meditation agreement, terms of operation and fees.
Agreement Exploratory Session: Next we have an agreement exploratory session during which each party has the opportunity to say their individual needs and wishes. As a mediator, I will seek to understand and explore the situation from different viewpoints. We explore the possibilities with the goal to helping the parties to reach a settlement.
Financial Disclosure Session: During this session we discuss the marital assets such as the family home, other properties, income, pensions etc. By the end of this session, we aim to have financial schedules that the parties can use in court proceedings. These financial disclosure schedules are essential documentation for a divorce.
Future Planning Session: During this session, we discuss living arrangements going forward and agreements around children. We also use the information gathered during the Financial Disclosure session to agree the financial decisions going forward
Legally Binding Agreements
Legally Binding Agreements
As a result of our work together, you will receive:
Separation Agreement will be drawn up. This is a legally binding document which the parties can then bring to their individual solicitors to sign. This document is essential for moving forward with divorce proceedings.
Mediation Settlement will be drawn up. This can be used as a basis for Consent Orders which each party can bring to their solicitor. This document assists the judge in making a decision on the divorce.
Divorce Consent Terms will be drafted.
Financial Disclosure Schedule
Everything will be ready for you to proceed with your separation and then divorce
Details
Details
Location: Sessions can take place on Zoom or in person in Foxrock, Dublin.
Duration: The process will take approximately 4 sessions with 2-3 weeks between each session. Ideally the process can be completed within 2-3 months.
Actions: Parties will have actions to take between session in order to keep the process moving forward.
How to get started: Ring or email to book a free pre-mediation introductory meeting
Benefits of Mediation
Benefits of Mediation
Saves Time
Saves Time
Reach an agreement within 2-3 months
Saves Money
Saves Money
In reaching an agreement in mediation, your legal fees will be reduced by thousands of euro.
Reduces Stress
Reduces Stress
This is a dignified process with structured sessions which are future-focused
Move Forward
Move Forward
Finally get clarity in order to move forward
"Swift mediation not only saves time; it salvages the dignity of the parties involved, allowing them to close the chapter of discord and begin anew on the path of cooperation."
"Swift mediation not only saves time; it salvages the dignity of the parties involved, allowing them to close the chapter of discord and begin anew on the path of cooperation."
- John A. Fiske, Mediation Expert
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