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Anthony Gold > Blog > Family Mediation Week
Kim Beatson

Kim Beatson

Partner| Head of Family Law

kim_beatson@anthonygold.co.uk

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  • January 21, 2019
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Family Mediation Week


I attended a wedding a while ago where the atmosphere was tense rather than joyful because the bride’s parents had divorced ten years previously and animosity between them still reigned.

Although the divorce rate has stabilised at around 100 in 7,000 couples and despite the increase in cohabitation, the bad feeling that lingers after an adversarial divorce continues to spoil the atmosphere of family gatherings.

In this case, even ten years after the bride’s parents had divorced, the wedding was a source of tension.

So what can a divorcing couple do to make sure they attend their children’s weddings without ruining the happy day?

Mediation is the obvious dispute resolution option. It is a civilised way of resolving separation and relationship issues, such as the timing of divorce, grounds for a divorce, parenting arrangements and finance.  It has nothing to do with reconciliation or counselling.  A trained mediator meets with a couple and helps them identify the areas of disagreement and to explore the areas for settlement. The process is confidential and both parties are encouraged to take independent legal advice.  Ultimately, they take control of their own divorce.

A good example is a mediation I conducted recently with Susanna and Alan.  They had accepted that their marriage was over but were still living in the same house and wanted to reach an agreement about their children.

Alan had a new relationship and this had upset Susanna.  She was also worried about how it would affect the children.

In mediation, it was possible to agree a pattern of contact so that Alan was spending frequent time with the children.  He agreed that the children should not be brought into contact with his girlfriend until after he had separated from Susanna.  The couple then went on to agree that the family home should be sold but Susanna would receive a greater proportion of the proceeds to reflect the fact that Alan had more pension provision.  Both Alan and Susanna had independent legal advice but their legal fees were kept in check as most of the hard work was done in the mediation process.  An agreement was reached without them having to go through expensive and emotionally traumatic legal proceedings.

Mediation isn’t just for people who are going through divorce.  It is equally valuable for cohabiting couples and those ending civil partnerships.

Kim Beatson was one of the first solicitors in the country to qualify as a mediator.  She was the first person to win the prestigious Family Law ADR Practitioner of the Year (2011).  For information about her mediation service please contact her at kim.beatson@anthonygold.co.uk 020 7940 4011

 

 

Kim Beatson

Kim Beatson

Partner| Head of Family Law

kim_beatson@anthonygold.co.uk

  • A former football referee as well as specialist lawyer known to be firm and fair, good humoured and sensitive to clients.
  • Achieved settlements where disputes have been complex and intensely bitter, using a range of mediation skills.
  • Chambers and Legal 500 rated:-
  • ‘Vastly experienced not only as a practitioner but also as a mediator’ – Legal 500 2019
  • Beatson is ‘really able to work with the couple to get a good outcome. She is also particularly good if the case or the personalities are difficult! She has a no-nonsense approach and is one of the most efficient people I have ever come across’ – Legal 500 2019
  • ‘She is frequently referred complex and high-conflict financial and children work by other solicitors where court proceedings are already pending. She also offers MIAMs and is qualified to consult with children’ – Legal 500 2019
  • One interviewee “has nothing but praise for her,” stating: “She is a calming influence and doesn’t pour fuel on the flames ” – Chambers and Partners 2019
  • “She is highly respected for her mediation skills and impressive client list”.
  • “A superstar” …. “provides high quality advice based on her extensive experience”.
  • “A major match for any Magic Circle lawyer.”
  • “An experienced, efficient and skilled mediator who gains the trust and respect of her clients.”
    Described as “realistic, which is what a lot of clients need. She breaks it down clearly for them. She likes to be conciliatory, although she’s not scared to go to court when she needs to.”

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