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SOLICITOR REFERRAL

At Pax Mediation, we value strong partnerships with solicitors and legal professionals to ensure families receive the best possible support during difficult times. Our solicitor referral service is designed to provide your clients with high-quality mediation services that complement your legal expertise. Together, we can help clients achieve practical, child-focused, and legally sound resolutions.

WHY REFER CLIENTS TO PAX MEDIATION?

1. Expert Mediation Services. All our mediators are FMCA-accredited family mediators, meeting the highest professional standards set by the Family Mediation Council (FMC). We are experienced in facilitating discussions around child arrangements, financial settlements, and co-parenting plans, helping your clients avoid lengthy and costly court proceedings.

2. Quick Appointments. We offer Mediation Information and Assessment Meetings (MIAMs) within 48 hours of referral, ensuring clients can begin their mediation journey without delay.

3. Comprehensive Legal Support. We encourage clients to seek legal advice alongside mediation, ensuring the agreements they reach are fair and can be made legally binding.

4. Court Forms. We can provide the signed c100 and/or FormA the same day as your client's appointment.

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HOW OUR SOLICITOR REFERRAL SERVICE WORKS

Referring your clients to Pax Mediation is simple and seamless:
 

Step 1: Referral Submission

Complete our online referral form or contact us directly to provide client details.

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Refer a client here.

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Step 2: Booking a MIAM

Once referred, we contact the client to arrange their MIAM. During this initial meeting, we explain the mediation process, assess its suitability, and discuss the benefits.

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Step 3: Mediation Sessions

If mediation is appropriate and both parties agree, we facilitate joint or shuttle sessions to help resolve disputes.

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Step 4: Feedback and Formalisation

We keep you informed of progress (with client consent) and provide documentation of agreements for formalisation into Consent Orders or other legal documents.

HOW DO I SUPPORT MY CLIENT IN MEDIATION?

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  • If your client and the other party wish to mediate and mediation is suitable, then we will arrange a joint mediation session for them.

  • We will:

    • Notify you that mediation has started.

    • Encourage your client to refer back to you for legal advice as required alongside the mediation process.

    • Send you a CW5 form where your client is Legally Aided to enable you to claim for legal advice given during the mediation process under the “Help with Mediation” scheme.

  • During the mediation we will:

    • Explain to clients that we do not share any further information with their solicitors until the mediation process is complete.

    • Remind clients to update you directly in respect of any documents and discussions.

  • You will no doubt be aware that the rules of mediation require us to be completely impartial and we cannot therefore engage in any discussions or correspondence with you about your client or the mediation process.

THE END OF THE MEDIATION PROCESS

  • We will inform you at the end of the process whether the clients reached full or partial agreement or no agreement at all.

  • Following a Child Only mediation, we can produce on a confidential and without prejudice basis, a summary of any mutually acceptable proposals reached by the clients sometimes known as a Parenting Plan.

  • ​At the conclusion of Property and Finance mediation we produce 2 documents.

    • A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is summary of the mutually acceptable proposals made by the clients. The document is confidential and without prejudice. It is signed by the mediator.

    • An Open Financial Statement (OFS) summaries the financial disclosure shared and agreed upon by the clients within the mediation process. This is an open document signed by the clients.

  • Clients are encouraged to share these documents with their legal advisors to enable them to advise on the next steps including the making of legally binding financial orders. 

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THE BENEFITS OF MEDIATION FOR YOUR CLIENTS

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  1. Cost-Effective. Mediation is significantly cheaper than court proceedings, saving your clients time and money.

  2. Child-Focused Approach. We prioritise children’s well-being in all discussions, helping parents create child-centred agreements.

  3. Faster Resolutions. Mediation avoids lengthy court delays, ensuring quicker outcomes for your clients.

  4. Empowering Clients. Clients remain in control of decisions, fostering collaboration and reducing conflict.

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Discover more about child mediation here.

WHY SOLICITORS CHOOSE PAX MEDIATION

1. Trusted Partner for Legal Professionals. With over 50 years of combined mediation experience, Pax Mediation is a trusted name in the family law community.

2. Professional Standards. We are committed to upholding the FMC’s codes of practice, ensuring high-quality service for every client.

3. Tailored Support for Solicitors. Our team provides clear documentation and timely updates, ensuring you have the information needed to support your clients effectively.

4. Flexibility for Clients. We offer both in-person and online mediation sessions, accommodating clients across the UK.

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Learn more about online mediation here.

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FAQS FOR SOLICITORS REFERRING CLIENTS

1. How quickly can my client access mediation?
We offer next-day appointments for MIAMs and aim to schedule joint sessions as soon as possible.


2. Can mediation agreements become legally binding?
Yes, agreements made in mediation can be formalised into legally binding Consent Orders with the assistance of a solicitor.

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3. Do you provide Legal Aid-funded mediation?
Yes, we hold a Legal Aid contract and can provide free mediation for eligible clients.

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Learn more about Legal Aid for mediation here.

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Working together, solicitors and mediators can help families achieve fair, practical, and lasting resolutions. By referring your clients to Pax Mediation, you’re ensuring they receive professional, child-focused support that complements your legal expertise.

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