Family Mediation & Resolution Together
When families face separation or conflict, it’s natural to want to use a process that reduces stress, protects relationships, and focuses on securing positive outcomes. At Redkite Solicitors, we offer two collaborative methods: family mediation for various family law issues and Resolution Together for divorces and separations.
Each method provides a safe, supportive space to work through sensitive matters constructively and reach fair agreements.
Whatever your circumstances, our team will work with you to guide you through emotional, legally complex discussions and help you move forward with clarity and confidence. We will take the time to assess your personal situation and work out the most effective path to achieve your goals.
With offices across South West England and Wales, we combine personal, local support with trusted legal expertise. From start to finish, we’ll ensure your voice is heard and that your chosen approach fits your loved ones’ needs. Choosing Redkite Solicitors means you’re making the most constructive choice for your family’s future.
Contact our family mediation and Resolution Together solicitors today
At Redkite Solicitors, we make family conflict resolution more manageable. To make contact with us you may wish to use our office finder to locate your nearest team, complete our online enquiry form at the bottom of this page, or contact us directly at enquiries@redkitelaw.co.uk.
We also offer specialist family law and divorce and separation services, should you need them.
Why choose Redkite Solicitors?
Choosing the right support during a family breakdown is crucial. At Redkite Solicitors, we bring over 180 experienced legal professionals together with a personal, people-first approach that ensures you’re always in the hands of the best person for the job. As members of the Law Society’s Advanced Family Law Panel and Children Panel, you can trust us to deliver the absolute highest standards of service regarding family law advice.
Whether you’re exploring mediation or considering Resolution Together, you’ll benefit from a calm, compassionate environment where your legal, emotional, and practical concerns are all addressed. Our family solicitors and mediators are all members of Resolution, a group dedicated to finding conciliatory solutions that preserve relationships.
Our experts are family law specialists and trained in collaborative problem-solving, meaning they’ll always work to keep communication open and outcomes fair. With us, you’re not just accessing legal advice - you’re working with a trusted partner who understands how to help families move forward.
Our family mediation and resolution together solicitors’ fees
We believe in clear pricing and open communication from the start. We’ll explain all costs upfront, so you know exactly what to expect.
Family mediation is charged on a hourly rate basis and the overall cost will will depend on the number and type of sessions needed.
Resolution Together is generally priced hourly, with both parties receiving legal advice from the same qualified solicitor. We’ll guide you on which approach best suits your situation and provide a full breakdown of costs before you commit.
How our family mediation and Resolution Together solicitors can help
Mediation
Mediation is often the first step in resolving family matters cooperatively and cost-effectively, especially as opposed to going to court. Our expert mediators can guide clients through this process, ensuring they feel informed, supported, and protected throughout. This method allows you to reach an outcome which is beneficial for the whole family.
Examples of how solicitors can assist during mediation include:
- Parenting arrangements: A couple disagreeing over school holidays or weekend contact might use mediation to agree on a parenting schedule, with a solicitor advising beforehand on what courts consider to be in a child’s best interests.
- Financial division: If a separating couple wants to divide their assets fairly but isn’t sure how to handle savings, pensions, or the family home, mediation can be used as a way of finding a solution.
With professional legal support alongside the mediation process, couples are more likely to reach clear, fair and workable agreements, reducing the need for court and easing long-term communication.
Resolution Together
Resolution Together is a modern, collaborative way of handling divorce and separation, where one specially trained solicitor supports both parties jointly. This approach is ideal for couples who are broadly in agreement about the circumstances of their separation and want to streamline the process as much as possible.
This service encourages mutual understanding and reduces conflict, while still ensuring that both parties are fully informed about the progress of their case. It’s a progressive alternative for couples who want a dignified, solution-focused approach to separation, and an approach that the team at Redkite Solicitors specialise in.
Frequently asked questions about family mediation and Resolution Together
Family mediation is a constructive, forward-thinking process where a trained mediator helps both parties reach mutual agreements on key matters such as finances, property and child arrangements. The mediator remains impartial throughout, guiding discussions and helping you find common ground without taking sides.
The process typically involves a series of joint sessions, where you’ll explore practical and legal issues with the support of your mediator. Rather than giving direct legal advice, the mediator ensures both parties understand their options and have space to express their views and priorities.
The aim is to achieve a practical solution that works for everyone in the family.
Family mediation covers a wide range of topics related to separation, divorce, and parenting. It’s designed to give both parties the space to explore their priorities and agree on practical solutions, with a trained mediator facilitating the discussion.
Topics often include:
- Child arrangements and parenting schedules
- Property and financial settlements
- Maintenance payments and child support
- Communication issues or specific disputes
- Grandparent or extended family involvement
- Next steps after divorce or separation
Everything discussed is confidential, and sessions are structured to be productive, respectful, and future-focused. We’ll happily discuss your matters prior to undergoing any collaborative law solutions to ascertain what might be the best option for you.
Resolution Together is a progressive approach to divorce and separation where both separating parties are supported by the same family solicitor, who helps them reach a fair agreement. The solicitor acts impartially, offering legal advice and guidance to both parties to support them with their divorce application without taking sides.
The process includes joint meetings where you’ll work through legal and practical issues with your solicitor’s support. It’s designed to reduce conflict and avoid court proceedings, especially when both parties are on relatively amicable terms.
While both are out-of-court solutions, the key difference lies in who provides the support to the families. It’s important to note that aside from their procedural differences, both approaches aim to deliver a conciliatory approach that preserves important family relationships.
In family mediation, a neutral mediator facilitates the conversation but cannot give legal advice. In Resolution Together, one lawyer supports both individuals by providing legal advice that is fair and transparent to both.
Mediation is often chosen when parties want a facilitator but retain their own legal advisers separately. Resolution Together suits couples who want one legal expert to help them resolve matters jointly. Discussions with our expert Resolution Together solicitors can help you decide on the right solution for you.
At Redkite Solicitors, we usually recommend Resolution Together to couples who:
- Are open to honest, respectful dialogue
- Have shared goals for a fair, balanced outcome
- Do not have a significant power imbalance or history of abuse
- Prefer to avoid lengthy court battles or dual representation
If you’re unsure whether it’s appropriate for your situation, we can help assess the best path forward during an initial conversation. Resolution Together truly requires co-operation to deliver the best results for your family, so it’s important to assess your relationship carefully before embarking on this journey.
Resolution Together can be used to sort through many of the matters addressed during divorce, including:
- Divorce and separation agreements
- Division of finances and property
- Child arrangements and parenting plans
- Ongoing communication plans
Because the solicitor can give advice to both parties, the process moves faster and often with less tension than adversarial routes. At Redkite Solicitors, our expert Resolution Together lawyers will be able to support both parties carefully throughout the process to help you reach the best solution.
The number of sessions varies depending on the complexity of the issues and the level of cooperation between parties. Some families reach agreement in just 2–3 sessions, while others may need more.
Each session typically lasts 90 minutes to two hours, and meetings are scheduled around your availability. Our team will provide an estimate of costs early on and adapt as needed depending on the progress you make.
Costs depend on how many sessions you need and whether additional services like legal drafting are involved.
We’re always transparent with costs and will explain your options clearly so you can make informed choices.
Get in touch with our family mediation and Resolution Together solicitors
At Redkite Solicitors, we make family conflict resolution more manageable. Use our office finder to locate your nearest team, complete our online enquiry form at the bottom of this page, or contact us directly at enquiries@redkitelaw.co.uk.
