Ronel Ferreira Claimed

Mediating between divorcing parents towards the best interests of their children. Divorce is a stressful time for all involved. Mediated parenting-plans aim to help protect the children in the family, so that their best interests are served. Areas which are commonly mediated are: Exercise of each parent's responsibilities and rights including: Care, Contact and Maintenance. Mediating between unmarried parents regarding parenting issues (separation mediation). Mediating between divorcing parents towards the best interests of their children (divorce mediation). Mediating parenting arrangements post divorce (post divorce mediation) and Mediating family disputes (family mediation) Family situations suited to mediation Any situation where the disputing parties need to have a relationship in future. Situations where children are involved, for example unmarried parents separating, or married parents divorcing. Situations where people have difficulty settling differences between themselves Situations where big decisions are required in a relatively short time Benefits of mediation : Parties speak for themselves​. There is clarity on what you agree on Parties are able to act in the best interests of the children The process is time saving, cost saving, and helps relationships



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