https://smartfamilymediation.com/home daily 1.0 2021-12-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b1b53d1d82b6346186fbde/f11ddfe2-4b3a-4f31-b1dd-843e30eda7ce/iStock-89291851.jpg Home - I have worked as a family mediator for over 30 years. I am totally committed to helping people through these difficult times in a constructive way that minimises the pain and conflict that can arise when communications break down. My goal as a mediator is to work with you to create the best arrangements for you and your family as your life changes. I will help you keep control of the decisions to be made in order to achieve the best outcomes and with as little acrimony as possible and without incurring huge costs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b1b53d1d82b6346186fbde/8d23726e-c753-4f5d-a963-f9e64c9080e4/shutterstock_1886478079.jpg Home - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://smartfamilymediation.com/about daily 0.75 2025-10-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b1b53d1d82b6346186fbde/b9fd8234-ab23-4eae-89b6-9626dfb4e04c/iStock-534134538.jpg About Me I take a common sense and practical approach to help people find solutions that will provide a lasting resolution to whatever their particular circumstances require. This ensures that where there are children involved their wellbeing is prioritised and at the centre of decisions. I believe it is possible for couples to divorce with dignity and to achieve a child-focused outcome - one where everyone will be alright. I am committed to helping people through this transition to achieve a 'good' separation or divorce. This is a process that is cost-effective allows parents to continue being successful parents into the future by positive co-parenting their children. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b1b53d1d82b6346186fbde/57f7c371-db71-4eaf-a6b5-00ee722280d0/headshot.JPG About Me - About me… I have been a mediator for over 30 years. I am accredited by the Family Mediation Council to carry out Mediation Information and Assessment meetings. I have been a family lawyer throughout my career and so I am familiar with how the Court system works and I have been an active collaborative lawyer for many years. I am now exclusively working as a family mediator. I am part of Bristol Family Law Solutions (see more under Resources). I am happy to help clients work through the best arrangements for themselves, their children, and/or financial matters arising from relationship breakdowns and separation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b1b53d1d82b6346186fbde/2f2463d2-fa8c-4710-990f-292496251647/Screenshot+2021-12-24+at+11.47.04.png About Me - “Thanks so much for your amazing help with mediation. Your excellent skills at calmly keeping us on track helped to make the process bearable and ultimately successful.” RC, Client https://smartfamilymediation.com/services daily 0.75 2025-10-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ede5d5c4e1eb54d74680dd4/1592257873663-UIEP0NPR7WLXHEWM0EJF/image-asset.png Services & Fees hand-drawn armchair icon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ede5d5c4e1eb54d74680dd4/1592257949474-24WVPWDYQ2XUALLQ3P2D/image-asset.png Services & Fees hand-drawn aim target icon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b1b53d1d82b6346186fbde/99b6bf62-3e16-4c1c-b0d8-f5c59d8c82bd/Screenshot+2021-12-22+at+15.37.09.png Services & Fees hand-drawn empty pill bottle icon https://smartfamilymediation.com/what daily 0.75 2025-04-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b1b53d1d82b6346186fbde/f79de4b0-e792-4ab1-bddc-2ab1a004a186/iStock-663878062.jpg What is Mediation - Family Mediation is: Voluntary and confidential. An alternative to court proceedings for solving issues relating to separation, finance, and parenting arrangements. A way of helping you reach agreements which take account of all your needs, concerns, and interests, not just the legal process. A process by which you can make decisions about your own and your children’s future with the help of an impartial third party. Mediation provides an opportunity to hear and be heard. Often people in conflict, once heard, find their voice to say what they really need. Increasingly expected of you before you consider issuing court proceedings and often raised throughout the court process itself. On top of that, it is generally a much affordable and faster process than the courts can offer! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b1b53d1d82b6346186fbde/d7926ff6-4fbd-4ed1-8193-2f291d32b608/iStock-1028050694.jpg What is Mediation - Family Mediation is not: Counselling or therapy. About reconciliation. A substitute for legal advice. 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