Mediation

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Mediation offers a constructive way to resolve disputes following separation or divorce.

Instead of going through stressful and costly court proceedings, a trained mediator helps you and your partner explore practical options, improve communication, and reach agreements that work for both of you.

How mediation works

A mediator can assist with all issues arising from a separation or focus on specific matters only. This may include:

  • Dividing the money and property of the marriage
  • Making arrangements for the care of your children
  • Resolving other practical matters connected to your separation

The Mediator will meet with you and your partner together over a series of meetings. They will identify the issues in dispute, encourage open discussion, and help you work towards a resolution.

The role of the Mediator

A mediator does not take sides or offer legal advice. They remain independent and impartial, facilitating communication and helping you both make informed decisions. The aim is to create a safe, neutral environment where solutions can be discussed openly.

Benefits of mediation

Mediation can ease the pain of family breakdown because it:

  • Reduces hostility and tension
  • Encourages constructive communication
  • Helps you make informed, practical decisions
  • Focuses on solutions that are fair to both parties and right for your family

Our mediation expertise

Our trained Mediators can help you and your partner reach practical, fair agreements tailored to your circumstances.

For further information, please contact Hayley Crossman-Shaw on 01904 528391or email hcs@hethertons.co.uk

What our clients are saying about us

Mr J, York

Very good service Simon Nellar and Kate excellent service.

Ms T, York

I contacted Hethertons when i was going through a difficult time in my life and needed their advice. Hethertons Solicitors was knowledgeable, professional and supportive throughout this time and ensured i received the very best advice to enable me to make...

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Ms C, York

The two biggest decisions you make when getting divorced are: deciding to get divorced and which solicitors to represent you. Hethertons were recommended to me by a friend who had just completed her own divorce. My financial advisor was also...

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Mr P, York

Fantastic service, fantastic people very professional in very difficult times, can’t thank you enough.

Mrs C, York

I found Hethertons advice and counsel caring towards me as your client and extremely professional. I will have no hesitation in recommending your company to my family and friends.

Mr G, York

I was very pleased how my case was handled and can confirm that the contact that Hethertons helped me to achieve has gone ahead without any problems. For that I owe a big thank you to the team at Hethertons...

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Mr S, York

Hethertons Solicitors has guided me through a very difficult separation and divorce over the last year. He has given pragmatic advice in clear English with patience and empathy. I would not hesitate in recommending Hethertons Solicitors’ team to anyone who unfortunately...

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Mr S, York

I would like to thank Mr. Jones who did a great job but also the rest of the team who were always happy to help.

Mrs L, York

Hethertons Solicitors handled my divorce with calmness, kindness, professionalism and a real understanding of how to make a distressing and painful process as easy he could. I felt he handled everything with a real degree of compassion and never lost...

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Ms T, York

I have been very happy with the work Hethertons Solicitors have carried out for me and that you have done this in the manner I requested, ie to keep my divorce as amicable as possible. Would definitely recommend Hethertons Solicitors.

Mr B, Newsham

I was looking for a solicitor due to my forthcoming divorce. I choose a solicitor out of the yellow pages local and nearby to my place of work at York – Holgate. To my surprise I was instantly transferred to the...

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Ms L, York

Hethertons Solicitors was amazing throughout my proceedings. He made me feel calm and comfortable during every step. What I thought may be a difficult process was in fact simple and smooth running. I felt that he always treat my matter with sensitivity...

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Mr H, York

Hethertons Solicitor have provided there most professional advice and help in making my divorce painless over the last 2 years. Hethertons was very helpful all the way through the process keeping me up to date with everything that was going...

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Ms Q, York

We were completely satisfied with everything especially the way things were explained in ‘plain English’

Ms B, York

I was completely happy with the service provided by Hethertons. Everything was explained to me clearly and in a respectful manner, and I was kept informed of progress made. I would recommend Hethertons to anyone needing this service. Thank you...

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Mrs S, York

Hethertons handled my mediation in a sensitive and unbiased way. He managed to put me at ease and alleviate many of my worries in potentially painful circumstances.

Ms S, Harrogate

I would definitely use the services again if needed.

Mr M, York

The help provided by Hethertons was invaluable and extremely supportive during difficult and somewhat traumatic times.

Mr W, London

Excellent advice and service that we appreciated.

Ms S, York

I cannot recommend Hethertons highly enough. The service and support I have received from Simon Nellar has been second to none. The positive outcome in my complex and difficult litigation would not have been possible without Simon’s detailed knowledge and understanding...

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Mr T, London

“I must say that the advice you have given as regards the pension is fantastic and very clear. I would have loved to get similar advice from my family lawyer but I have not. You are a great team at...

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The team

Hayley Crossman-Shaw

Head of Family

01904 528391

Simon Nellar

Consultant Solicitor

01904 528383

Tim Mellors

Consultant Solicitor

01904 528200

Grace Beamer

Assistant Property Litigation Solicitor

01904 528356

Katie Westmorland

Family Assistant

01904 528367

Find out how we can help you

If you would like to contact us, please fill in the form. Alternatively please use the information below to choose which office you would like to correspond with.

York Office: 01904 528200

Tudor Court, Opus Avenue, York Business Park, York, YO26 6RS

Boroughbridge Office: 01423 322940

1 St James Square, Boroughbridge, York, YO51 9AR

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