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Resolving issues arising from divorce or separation out of court

The breakdown of any relationship can be a difficult and distressing time, but our expert team will help you navigate the process in an amicable way by offering you a range of out of court options.

 

 

 

Our experienced Family Mediator, Monicka Rai, can help both you and your former partner navigate the challenges of separation and focus on reaching the best possible outcome for your specific situation through family mediation.

Monicka Rai is an experienced Solicitor, Mediator and a trained Collaborative Practitioner. Her skills and experience enable her to look at the details of each area and explore your options sensitively and impartially.

Monicka can help you on all the issues that matter to you, including finances through the division of money and assets, and any arrangements for the children of your family. Through the family mediation process, she will provide legal information to allow you and your former partner to reach informed decisions about your future.

Our experts are compassionate, skilled and ready to listen with the utmost integrity and discretion to find the best way to achieve positive outcomes.

Our Services include:

Family Mediation
Children arrangements
Financial provision for children
Divorce
Divorce Together
Separation agreements
Emergency injunctions
Nuptial agreements
Change of name
Will updates
Wealth planning

Why Choose SE-Solicitors

Understanding

We know the stresses and uncertainty you may face. Family is all about relationships, so we are doubly focused on compassionately understanding you and your world more deeply.

Expertise

By harnessing our collective skills, knowledge, and depth of expertise, we’re here to support you and manage the unique complexity of your interests in a smarter way.

Insight

Naturally strategic, we’re able to solve problems, realise opportunities more effectively, and see the bigger picture, for family is at the heart of so much of our lives.

Agility

Always responsive, with a solutions orientated mindset, we get to the heart of the matter fast, enabling you to reach positive outcomes more quickly.

What is Family Mediation?

Key Differences Between Mediation & Collaborative Law

What is Family Mediation?

What are The Advantages of Family Mediation?

 

How Can You Prepare For Family Mediation?

What is the Difference Between Divorce Together and Mediation

 

What Happens in Family Mediation?

Get in touch

For help with family mediation or any other family matter, please get in touch with our team. You can call us, email us or fill in the form and we will get back to you as quickly as we can.

Our client testimonials

“Divorce is as stressful as they say, having now gone through it, but thankfully I had Monicka and Chloe to guide and help me through.”
Client 2025
“Monicka Rai has provided exceptional legal support during my divorce, adopting a highly personalised approach. Her keen understanding of my case and proactive anticipation of my needs have been pivotal. During such a stressful period, placing your trust in your lawyer is paramount as they shape the future for both you and your children. Monicka possesses a great balance of empathy and professionalism, which makes her an excellent family lawyer.”
The Legal 500, 2025
“The clarification and legal advice we received has really helped us and reassured our course of action – thanks.”
Client, 2024
“Monicka handled both my divorce and the child arrangement order and financial consent that were part and parcel of the process. From start to finish this was an entire year and throughout that time her professional, courteous and friendly manner made things far more bearable. Her extensive knowledge in this area allowed her to foresee the impending issues and ensure that I was both well aware of these and most importantly fully prepared when they occurred. Her ability to manage expectations whilst ensuring your best interests and outcomes are achieved is a true art. “
Client, 2022
“I instructed Monicka to work on my behalf during my Divorce. Throughout the process she was professional, timely and easy to work making a potentially difficult process more manageable. Recommended.”
Rob, 2023
“Monicka was the one that managed to pull all the information together and highlight the potential pitfalls and problems that might be faced in an easy to understand and logical way. It genuinely feels as though she cares about her clients, but absolutely has the expert knowledge to back that up. Would not hesitate one bit to re-engage her services if it were needed in future … Would highly recommend.”
Toni, 2023

FAQs

Your questions answered. Take a look at some our frequently asked questions about family mediation.

What is family mediation?
Family mediation is a process where a neutral third party, the mediator, helps family members to consider options after separation, such as arrangements for children or how to separate their family finances. It’s a collaborative approach focused on finding mutually acceptable solutions.
When is family mediation used?
Family mediation is used primarily after a relationship breaks down, to consider options relating to children, property, and finances. It is a preferred method when individuals want to consider amicable resolutions without going to court.
How long does family mediation typically take?
The duration varies depending on the complexity of the issues and the willingness of the participants to engage in the process. Typically, it can take anywhere from three to six sessions over several months.
Is the outcome of family mediation legally binding
The outcomes reached in family mediation are not automatically legally binding. However, they can be made legally binding through a ‘consent order’ if both participants wish to move forward with matters in this way.
Why should I consider family mediation
As mediation is a voluntary process, it allows the participants to move at their own pace and remain in control of the decisions being made. Mediation is often less stressful and a more time effective route than going to court. It can also be more cost effective, as both participants are able to share the hourly rate for the mediator, however if both individuals appoint independent legal advice, each individual will incur the hourly rate of their appointed legal representative.
Can the mediator provide advice?
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