Documentation

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Documentation is an important part of the mediation process. It helps ensure that agreements are properly recorded and set out in a clear manner, and that any proposals reached can be taken forward to become legally binding, if required.

What documents can mediation produce?

Depending on your situation, mediation may result in documents such as:

  • a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) outlining proposals reached in mediation

  • an Open Financial Statement summarising financial disclosure

  • a Parenting Plan setting out agreed arrangements for children

  • MIAM certificates for court applications, where required

These documents reflect what has been discussed and agreed in the sessions.

They are not legally binding on their own. If you wish to make arrangements legally binding, this is usually done through solicitors and, where appropriate, a consent order.

Documentation is handled with full care and confidentiality.