Supporting Your Journey: Complementary Services in Norwich
Mediation is a constructive way to resolve disputes, but navigating major life changes often requires a team of specialists. Whether you need independent legal advice to formalize a “Memorandum of Understanding,” financial guidance to manage debts, or emotional support for your children, Norwich offers a wealth of professional resources.
Below is a curated directory of local services designed to support you alongside the mediation process.
Independent Legal Advice & Court Support
While mediators are neutral facilitators and cannot give legal advice, we strongly recommend having a solicitor “in the background.” They can help you understand your legal rights and turn your mediated agreements into legally binding Consent Orders.
Norfolk Community Law Service (NCLS)
- Specialism: Free legal advice sessions and a dedicated Family Court Support Service for unrepresented individuals.
- Address: 14 Prince of Wales Road, Norwich, NR1 1LG
- Telephone: 01603 496623
Norton Peskett Solicitors
- Specialism: Accredited family law specialists with extensive experience in mediation support and collaborative law.
- Address: 5-7 Tombland, Norwich, NR3 1HF
- Telephone: 01603 510904
Cozens-Hardy LLP
Specialism: Expert guidance on divorce, complex financial settlements, and child arrangements.
Address: Castle Chambers, Opie Street, Norwich, NR1 3DP
Telephone: 01603 625231
2. Debt & Financial Wellbeing
Financial clarity is essential for successful mediation. These services provide free, impartial advice to help you manage debts or create a sustainable post-separation budget.
- Citizens Advice Norwich
- Specialism: Specialist debt, benefit, and housing advice.
- Address: The Forum, Millennium Plain, Norwich, NR2 1TF
- Telephone: 0800 144 8848
- NCLS Money Advice
- Specialism: Free, confidential debt and money management advice for vulnerable clients.
- Telephone: 01603 496623 (Option 2)
3. Counselling & Emotional Support
The emotional toll of conflict can be significant. These organizations offer therapy and peer support to help individuals and families process the changes they are facing.
- Norfolk and Waveney Mind
- Specialism: Mental health support, low-cost counselling, and recovery services.
- Address: 50 Sale Road, Norwich, NR7 9TP
- Telephone: 0300 330 5488
PAIRS (Parent and Infant Relationship Service)
- Specialism: Specialized therapeutic support to help strengthen the bond between parents and infants.
- Address: Mary Chapman House, Norwich, NR2 4HN
- Telephone: 01603 786781 (Option 3)
4. Parenting & Family Hubs
For families with children, focusing on co-parenting is the priority. Norwich’s Family Hubs offer courses to help parents manage conflict and support their children’s needs.
Norwich Family Hub (Catton Grove)
- SAddress: Hunter Road, Norwich, NR3 3PY
- Telephone: 0300 300 0123 (Just One Number)
Hellesdon Family Hub
- Address: Middletons Lane, Norwich, NR6 5SR
- Telephone: 0300 300 0123
Child contact Centres in Birmingham
Safe, neutral environments for children to spend time with parents they no longer live with.
- Specialism: NACCC-accredited centre offering supported family time.
- Address: Norwich Central Baptist Church, Duke Street, Norwich, NR3 3AP
- Telephone: 07469 187942
Norwich Family Contact Centre
- Specialism: Professional supported and supervised contact services.
- Telephone: 07852 625219
Domestic Abuse Support in Norwich
Mediation is only appropriate where all parties feel safe and empowered to speak. If you are experiencing abuse, these specialist services provide confidential advocacy and safety planning.
NIDAS (Norfolk Integrated Domestic Abuse Service)
- Specialism: The primary point of contact for domestic abuse support and advocacy in Norfolk.
- Telephone: 0300 561 0555
- Out of Hours: 0808 2000 247
Norwich City Council Home Options
- Specialism: Housing advice and emergency assistance for those fleeing domestic violence.
- Telephone: 0344 980 3333 (Option 3)