Divorce mediation: another way to separate

Separating is one of life's hardest moments. Alongside the pain come big decisions: where the children will live, how time will be shared, what happens to the home and the savings. Mediation lets you make these decisions together, in a structured conversation, instead of handing them to a judge.

How it works

The mediator is neutral. She doesn't represent either side; she helps you both talk about what really matters, identify needs and build solutions. Meetings move at a pace that suits you, and you can pause to seek advice at any point.

• An introductory meeting to explain the process and set the topics
• Joint meetings, and sometimes separate ones, to build agreements
• Drafting a clear divorce agreement
• Submitting the agreement for approval to the family court or the rabbinical court

Why it works

When the agreements are built by the couple themselves, they tend to fit the family's real life better and are easier to keep over time. What's said in mediation is confidential and can't be used as evidence in court.

Mediation isn't right for every case. Where there is violence, or a large imbalance of power between the sides, it needs careful thought. In a first consultation we can work out together what suits you.