How lawyers can support Mediation

There is a role for lawyers in divorce mediation, but people need to understand better what that role is

In this video interview by Alternative Divorce Guide Suzy Miller, with Divorce Mediator John Stebbing of Stephen Rimmer LLP, John explains the role of lawyers as part of a mediated divorce process.

The right professional support is often a vital element of a successful mediation.It is important that those mediating have a good grounding in the options that,if “push comes to shove”a court contest has to follow.It ensures the discussion is realistic,appropriate to a workable,and legally acceptable outcome.But mediation means you retain control,not a lawyer or the Judge.Resolve your issues through Mediation