Family Mediation
Based in
East Grinstead
and covering surrounding areas.
I have been a family mediator since 2009 and am accredited with the Family Mediation Council. My family mediation practice includes All Issues (Property, Finance & Child Arrangements), Child Only and Property & Finance Only.
I am also CiM qualified so I can meet with the children of the parents I mediate. This important part of my service gives children the opportunity to have a voice and be heard as mediation's focus is the best interests of the child.
My practice is with privately funded clients but I am registered with the Government Voucher Scheme that provides up to £500/family towards child only mediation costs.
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I am able to offer online and shuttle mediation depending on the circumstances.
Services
Sorting out family disputes
without going to court
If you are separating or divorcing, family mediation helps you sort out the practical issues so you can move on with your separate lives. Mediation is open to all types of couples, families and extended family members. Mediation avoids large solicitors' fees and going through the conflict of court. As a professional family mediator, I can help you work out what happens after you split up with making interim arrangements as well as completing a final financial settlement or Parenting Plan. Mediation can happen at any time, even years after separation. Mediation works by helping people find practical, workable, realistic solutions that all parties feel comfortable with.
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About
Shomini Whiting
Before being a family mediator, I was a qualified social worker for 15 years working with children & families and in mental health. I trained as a family mediator so I could guide couples, families and their children through the potentially stressful and divisive process of divorce and/or separation and avoid the trauma of court.
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Testimonials
Mr B, Surrey
“I found Shomini open, balanced and supportive which made the process as painless as possible….A good solution rather than through solicitors”
Mrs B, Surrey
“Shomini was very professional and helpful throughout……...(she gave) clear explanations of the process…….Very pleased to have taken this route in a very upsetting situation”
Mrs K, Surrey
"(Your practice) was very informative, (Shomini) listens to each (of our) views and is impartial. We were able to come to an amicable agreement."
Mr K, Surrey
"(Your practice) was very professional and informed. Issues were dealt with quickly. (Shomini) has a friendly approach."
Mrs S, East Grinstead
"(The mediator was) understanding and fair and (the mediation process) was extremely straight forward."
Mr S, East Grinstead
"(The mediator was) impartial, considered both sides of the coin."