Bringing up children involves making lots of joint, often difficult, decisions. If you don't live together, it can become harder to make these decisions.  Conflict about issues to do with children is commonplace.   When emotions run high there is a danger that children can get caught in the middle of parental conflict. However, research shows that children benefit from cooperative parenting following separation or divorce.

A Parenting Plan is a written plan worked out between separated parents which covers all aspects of co-parenting.  It records how you will share the care of your children now and in the future.  It requires you to put your children’s interests first and to think about their needs and wishes.  The Parenting Plan gives you a structure in which you can make decisions about your children. It will prompt you to think about all the arrangements you need to put in place regarding:-

living arrangements

education

health care

emotional well-being

communication, dealing with differences and conflict

money

Family Mediation helps you to focus on the needs and wishes of your children and put your children first.  It is a process which provides a safe space for you to have a conversation about co-parenting and agree the details of a Parenting Plan.  The Mediator will help you develop the skills that you need to parent co-operatively and work together for the benefit of your children.

If you would like to find out more about the Family Mediation Service we offer please Contact Me for an initial telephone consultation on 0113 213 3662 or 077930102740 or email me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..