Is family mediation legally binding?
No — but written agreements can be made into formal court orders if both parties agree.
Family mediation
Calm, impartial support to help you resolve family issues around parenting, separation or finances, with everyone’s voice heard.
Overview of of Family Mediation
Family mediation offers a safe, supportive space to work through difficult issues and find a way forward together.Whether you’re separating, making parenting arrangements or resolving financial matters, we help families navigate change with clarity and care.It’s a calmer, more constructive alternative to court, focused on communication, mutual understanding and long-term wellbeing.
Key benefits:
- Focuses on the child’s needs and wellbeing
- Encourages better communication between family members
- Helps reach practical, lasting agreements
- Quicker, more affordable than court
Common family disputes we help with
Family mediation can support you with:
- Child contact and living arrangements
- Parenting plans and co-parenting decisions
- Separation or divorce-related disputes
- Financial agreements after relationship breakdown
- Disagreements involving extended family or guardianship
How family mediation works
Our mediators offer structured, compassionate guidance — helping you have difficult conversations in a safe and supportive way.
1
Get in touch
We’ll answer your questions and explain how mediation works
2
Schedule a session
Meet online or in person with a trained family mediator
3
Share your views
Each person has space to speak openly and be heard
4
Work toward an agreement
Our mediator helps guide the conversation toward solutions
Why Choose Global Mediation?
We’ve worked with families across the UK for more than 25 years, supporting them through some of life’s most complex and emotionally charged moments . Whether you’re dealing with parenting, financial, or communication breakdowns, our mediators offer calm, expert support without judgement.
Why families trust us:
Accredited family mediation specialists
Inclusive, accessible and trauma-informed
Trusted by individuals, legal teams and local authorities
Proven to reduce conflict and improve outcomes for families
See how much mediation can save you
Try our mediation savings calculator to discover how much time and cost you could save compared to going to court.
Take the first step
Whether you’re in the early stages of separation or struggling to co-parent, we’re here to help you take the next step with clarity and care.