1. Someone suggested I try mediation but I don’t need counselling!!

If you get divorced or you separate from your partner, it is usually better if both of you can sort out the arrangements for the future between you. Mediation takes place before an independent trained mediator who remains completely independent and aims to help you to find a solution that meets the needs of you, your partner and any children, and that you all feel is fair. At the end of mediation, you should feel that there has been no 'winner' or 'loser', but that you have come to an arrangement that you can all live with.
Mediation can help to reduce tension, anger and misunderstandings and improve communication between you and your partner. This is especially important if you have children, because you will probably have to co-operate over their care and upbringing.


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