From 6th April 2011 a new legal protocol was introduced which means that before your solicitor can issue proceedings, it is a requirement for both legally aided and privately paying people to actively consider mediation as an option, and your solicitor may refer you to us for an initial appointment to find out about mediation.
Many people find this helpful even if mediation is not for them, or if they think that their partner would not be interested. However it is often better to consider mediation at an earlier stage, before feelings and attitudes become fixed, so your solicitor may suggest mediation long before this stage.
You can find out more about costs and legal aid in the ‘Mediation’ section of this website.
