Face to Face or Shuttle Family Mediation – types of mediation

Whats is shuttle mediation?

Mediation is a dispute resolution process that saves couples embroiled in a dispute time, money, and effort and focuses on solutions. Not all cases in mediation reach an amicable resolution and unfortunatly, some ex-spouses and ex-partners may prefer to take the legal route instead because the situation may have deteriorated beyond resolution.

However in most cases, mediation is very helpful, and we do our best to help our clients find a solution.

Some of the issues that can be mediated are:

Property, finances, assets.
Liabilities and debts.
Children, their custody, future residency, contact arrangements, child support, etc. We help reach a settlement which is not just good for both parties but also for the children concerned.
Situations are different for everyone as part of the divorce process but clients should plan their discussion points in advance prior to meeting at our office.

Face-to-face meeting in mediation is one option if both parties feel comfortable. Face to face mediation was once the preferred method for resolution in which the parties to the dispute sit in front of each other while a mediator resolves the dispute and helps them reach an agreement. Online mediation however has taken over in recent years as the most popular option for easier resolution without time or distance barriers.

We also specialise in shuttle mediation. this is when regular mediation between the parties either fails or is impossible due to various factors. Shuttle mediation is a great technique to use. In this, both partners will be seated in separate online rooms and the mediator will discuss the matter with them separately and bring the negotiation proposals from one party to the other.

We recognise how important it is to offer shuttle mediation services for some people. It is often requested for and used in cases where;

1. There is too much bitterness between the parties. In our experience, some couples find it next to impossible to sit in the same room without shouting down each other. It is difficult to reach an agreement in this environment, in which case we generally recommend shuttle mediation process.

2. There has been domestic violence, it is natural that the victimised partner will feel nervous to confront the perpetrator. In such cases, shuttle mediation is not just often requested but is also recommended by us. Our mediators are sensitive and will be able to handle such cases with the care they require.

The family mediation services we provide are not restricted to spouses. We also offer mediation between parents and adult children, siblings, grandparents, and extended family members.

Our focus is on making our clients comfortable and put them at their ease, point out ways for them to resolve the deadlock, and arrive at an agreement satisfactory to both parties. For this end, we aim to provide a safe mediation environment, trained professional mediators and keep the client’s non-negotiable issues in mind during the entire negotiation process.

Family mediation is a practical and effective way to deal with disputes and has a high success rate. It is a good idea to try this option before resorting to lengthy legal battles.

So if you want to try shuttle mediation then email us today and book your MIAM.