Services

Family & Children

Mediation & Alternative Dispute Resolution

We take a creative and progressive approach to problem solving.

Jane McDonagh is a Family Mediator and a Resolution trained Collaborative Lawyer. Where appropriate these methods can be invaluable in helping individuals reach agreement, and to avoid the emotional and financial cost of litigation.

Mediation can be hugely beneficial- this is an approach which enables individuals to contribute more directly to the negotiations and decision making process. The Mediator is an impartial third party who sees both people at the same time and assists the parties in coming to an agreement.

Mediation is a very flexible model and the process can be moulded to fit the individual circumstances of the case - it can be used to deal with a single problem, or equally well used to cover a whole spectrum of issues.

We also recommend the use of Collaborative Law where appropriate. If this model is used, the negotiations take place for the most part during round table meetings with the parties and the lawyers attending. The approach is once again constructive and consensual.