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Divorce mediation — Mediator — Professionals
A provider should clarify the family-mediation scope, not accept this as a request to carry out the divorce itself. Suitability, disclosure arrangements, adviser involvement and the intended use of any written proposals must be addressed before substantive joint sessions.
Service scope
Facilitated discussion of practical matters arising from separation or divorce where the process is suitable. The mediator helps participants explore arrangements and proposals, but does not grant a divorce, decide financial entitlement or provide each person's independent legal representation.
What is normally included
- Discussion of separation arrangements
- Exploration of financial or parenting proposals
- Agreed summaries for independent review
What is not included
- Filing or obtaining a divorce automatically
- Determining legal entitlement
- Joint mediation where suitability or safety has not been established
Qualification checks
- Confirm the separation context
- Screen suitability and safety
- Identify financial and parenting topics separately
- Clarify existing advisers and proceedings
- Agree the status of any outcome document
Quote guidance
Set out preliminary assessments, joint or separate sessions and preparation of summaries as distinct fee components. Specify that legal drafting, court fees, valuations and independent advice are not included unless separately and properly commissioned.
Lead risks
- Legal and mediation work may be confused
- One participant may withdraw or need separate support
- The information needed to explore proposals may take time to obtain
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