Business Details
3 Years
experience
Expert Family Mediation Services in Reading
Reading Family Mediation is a collective of seasoned family law professionals and a former children's guardian dedicated to resolving complex financial and child-related disputes through mediation. Established in 2023, our team combines extensive legal expertise with empathetic guidance to help couples navigate separation amicably. Our mediators, accredited by leading bodies like Resolution and the Family Mediation Council, prioritise fair outcomes while collaborating with specialists such as accountants and surveyors when needed.We offer flexible mediation formats, including remote sessions, co-mediation, and shuttle mediation, ensuring accessibility and comfort. Committed to promoting best practices in mediation, we provide tailored support to families across Reading, Wokingham, Newbury, and surrounding areas, fostering constructive communication and minimising conflict.
Services
Mediation
MIAMs
Financial Mediation
Child Arrangements Mediation
Co-mediation
Shuttle Mediation
Hybrid Mediation
Parenting Mediation
MIAMs for Court Purposes
Collaborative Law Services
Details
- Year established: 2023
Highlights and features
- Experienced family law specialists with over 10 years' expertise
- Collaborative approach working with accountants and surveyors
- Offer MIAMs and flexible mediation options including remote sessions
- Accredited mediators listed in legal directories for excellence
- Commitment to minimising conflict and preserving family relationships
Associations and certifications
- Resolution
- Law Society
- Family Mediation Council
Services
Mediation
Our mediation services help separating couples resolve financial and child-related disputes through structured discussions. Mediators facilitate impartial negotiations to achieve mutually acceptable agreements while minimising conflict. This voluntary process offers a confidential alternative to court proceedings, supporting long-term family relationships.
MIAMs
Mediation Information and Assessment Meetings (MIAMs) determine suitability for mediation before court applications. These one-on-one sessions explore dispute resolution options and legal requirements. Accredited mediators provide guidance on next steps tailored to individual circumstances.
Child Arrangements Mediation
Specialised mediation addresses childcare, contact schedules, and decision-making responsibilities. Child-inclusive approaches consider children's perspectives while prioritising their wellbeing. Mediators help parents establish practical, child-focused arrangements post-separation.
Financial Mediation
Financial mediation resolves property, income, and asset division during divorce or separation. Mediators handle complex cases involving businesses, trusts, or high-value assets. The process ensures transparent financial disclosure and equitable settlements through collaborative negotiation.
Collaborative Law Services
Collaborative law offers a structured alternative to litigation where both parties and their solicitors commit to negotiated settlements. This transparent process focuses on shared goals while maintaining legal protections throughout the resolution journey.
People
Amanda Phillips-Wylds
Mediator
Qualified solicitor since 2009, Resolution Accredited Specialist in complex financial remedies. Mediator since 2017, offering remote and co-mediation options. Passionate about non-confrontational dispute resolution.
Christine Plews
Mediator
Family law solicitor with 30+ years' experience. Senior-ranked mediator in legal directories, specialising in high-net-worth financial cases and child-inclusive mediation. Holds psychodynamic psychotherapy qualification.
Judi Lyons
Mediator
Former Children's Guardian with 35+ years' experience in family law. Specialises in child-focused mediation, combining social work expertise with legal knowledge to address complex parenting arrangements.
Paul Linsell
Mediator
Specialist family law solicitor-mediator with Law Society and FMC accreditation. Resolution-trained in complex financial cases and unmarried couple disputes. Offers remote and in-person mediation services.
Sandra Marshall
Mediator
Legal Executive specialising in family law since 2002. Trained in hybrid mediation and professional practice consulting. Combines mediation expertise with collaborative law qualifications for holistic dispute resolution.
Questions
What happens during a MIAM?
A MIAM assesses mediation suitability through individual discussions with a mediator. Lasting at least one hour, it explores dispute details and alternative resolution options before court proceedings.
Are mediation agreements legally binding?
Mediation outcomes become legally binding when formalised through court-approved consent orders. Our mediators guide clients through this documentation process with legal support.
Can mediation work for high-conflict cases?
Shuttle mediation allows separate discussions through the mediator, reducing direct confrontation. This approach often succeeds in high-tension situations while maintaining progress towards resolution.
How much does mediation cost?
Fees vary by case complexity and mediation type. Mediators provide cost estimates before sessions begin, with hourly rates and transparent payment arrangements discussed upfront.
What areas do you cover?
We operate across Reading, Wokingham, Newbury, Henley, Farnham, and surrounding areas. Remote sessions ensure accessibility for clients throughout Berkshire, Surrey, and Oxfordshire.
