Mediation Services West Sussex

Resolving Disputes in Horsham, Worthing, Chichester and West Sussex.

Mediation is a highly effective, confidential, and voluntary process available across West Sussex (including areas like Chichester, Worthing, Horsham, and Crawley) to resolve conflicts without the expense and stress of court or lengthy internal disciplinary procedures.

West Sussex benefits from local, specialised services offering both Family and Workplace mediation.

Family Mediation in West Sussex

Family mediation is designed to help separated or divorced couples make joint decisions about their children, finances, and property. It’s a constructive way to manage the transition from partnership to separated co-parents.

Key Aspects for West Sussex Families:

The MIAM Requirement: In almost all cases, before you can apply to the Family Court for a Child Arrangements Order or Financial Order, you must first attend a Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting (MIAM) with an accredited mediator. This meeting is an individual, confidential session to discuss your case and assess the suitability of mediation.

Issues Resolved: Amity Mediators can help you find agreements on:

Child Arrangements: Where children will live and how much time they spend with each parent (contact).

Financial Settlement: How to divide the family home, savings, pensions, and debts.

Funding Options:

Legal Aid:

If you have a low income or receive certain benefits, you may be eligible for Legal Aid, which would cover all your mediation costs (MIAM and all joint sessions). If one party qualifies, the other party receives free funding for their MIAM and the first joint session.We understand the local context of Bedfordshire, helping  you find resources and agreements that work for life in the county.

Government Voucher Scheme:

You may be eligible for a £500 government voucher towards the cost of mediation if your case involves disputes about child arrangements. Your mediator will check and apply for this for you.

Avoid Court Conflict

Private Fees: Many services offer fixed fees for MIAMs and hourly rates for joint sessions, which is significantly cheaper than involving solicitors and the court system.

Workplace Mediation in West Sussex

Workplace mediation is a targeted intervention to resolve disputes, communication breakdowns, and conflict between colleagues, employees, and managers. It’s often a low-cost, highly effective solution for employers wanting to improve team performance and retain staff.