Family Mediation

As an experienced Accredited Family Mediator, Nigel Clarke is able to offer a comprehensive accredited family mediation service from smart, dedicated offices throughout Kent, Sussex and Surrey.

We are also accredited by Resolution (a community of family justice professionals committed to resolving family disputes constructively) to be able to to offer Hybrid Mediation.  

All our mediation services combine sensitivity and confidentiality with a highly focussed approach to conflict resolution.  

Family Mediation is a very good and cost effective process for many clients. 

Mediation can help clients sort out their future arrangements for living apart, living arrangements their children and future finances in a way that is cost effective and feels fair, practical and long lasting. The process does work very well for very many couples and offers a cost effective alternative to the potential stress, delay and expense that can arise through going to Court.

Family Mediation is a problem solving process. 

Clients facing separation or divorce are supported and are helped to think about the future and to think about how best to achieve this in a fair and appropriate way for their family. As Family Mediator Nigel will facilitate discussions and is there to help identify problems or worries that may need to be resolved.

As Collaborative Solicitor and Family Arbitrator, Nigel is well placed to able to provide information about (a) different options, (b) the law and what may happen in a particular set of circumstances. A wide range of problems can be resolved, including making future living arrangements for children, sorting out financial arrangements, (whether to do with income, property or pensions), as well as the practicalities of separation and divorce. Clients are helped to make their own decisions in a safe and neutral space with full help and support.

Family Mediation sessions can be arranged at one of our smart offices in Canterbury or Tenterden. If you would like further information please do not hesitate to contact Nigel Clarke.

Fees - A first separate individual client mediation appointment is £170 each (this is called a 'MIAMS').  This is a one hour appointment.  No VAT is charged.

Joint mediation appointments are then charged at an hourly rate of £340 (£170 for each client).