Parenting Issues Mediation
When parents separate, one of the most important - and often most emotional - areas to work through is arrangements for children.
Mediation provides a calm, structured space to talk through parenting issues and explore practical arrangements that focus on your children’s needs, both now and in the future.
How mediation can help with parenting issues
In mediation, you can discuss matters such as:
where children will live
how time will be shared between parents
school arrangements and holidays
communication between parents
introducing new partners
managing changes as children grow older
You do not need to agree on everything for mediation to be helpful. The role of the mediator is to support discussion, keep the conversation balanced, and help you explore workable options in a child-focused way.
A child-focused, practical approach
Mediation encourages parents to look beyond immediate conflict and consider arrangements that are realistic, sustainable, and in their children’s best interests.
The process is not about blame or revisiting the past — it is about finding practical ways forward.
Where appropriate, children’s views can be discussed sensitively, always with their welfare as the priority.
If mediation isn’t suitable
Suitability is always assessed carefully, particularly where there are safety concerns or significant power imbalances. If mediation is not appropriate, this will be explained clearly, and information about alternative options can be provided.