Family Mediation Referral from a Solicitor

Reasons to refer to Dootsons family mediation services:

• Our mediator is highly experienced and is FMCA accredited and Resolution trained;
• We can offer contributions of up to £500 per family per mediation under the new Government voucher scheme to allow more families to access mediation services
• Our mediator is also a highly experienced practicing family law solicitor, with current knowledge and understanding or family law, procedure and legal developments;
• Our mediator is a Resolution member and Family Law Advanced Panel specialist;
• We can see you in a choice of any of our offices at Leigh, Culcheth or Newton; or travel to an appropriate venue;
• We have a strong belief in ADR processes and have helped pilot ADR locally and across Manchester and Merseyside areas.
• Our family law services boast highly experienced and city-trained solicitors and mediators; and
• We offer fixed fee packages for your privately funded clients to help manage cost.

All we need are a few details on via referral form, which can be provided in the following ways:

• Complete the referral form online
• Print the referral form
• Email choulton@dootsons.co.uk to request a copy by post; or
• Call Claire Houlton on 01942 673431

Depending on the stage of progress of the mediation and fees arrangement with client, we will provide to you immediately on conclusion:

• FM1
• Financial Statements
• Memorandum of Understanding

To help ensure your clients know what to expect from the mediation process, we have prepared a handy guide which you can print off and give to them. Download a copy of our guide to family mediation here.

We also have some additional information for you, the solicitor, explaining how the referral and feedback process will work, as well as what’s included in the service from Dootsons.