We understand that not all couples need or want to go to court when they are separating.

If you are looking for mediation in the North East, Fountain Chambers has members who are also professionally trained family mediators who can help you resolve issues around children or finance without resorting to litigation.

They carry out their mediation practice through Fountain Mediation Limited, a specialist mediation service, and have been trained with the Family Mediators’ Association, one of the national mediation governing bodies.

If you require help with sorting out difficulties with arrangements for your children or the financial consequences of your divorce and would prefer to avoid court then mediation may be an option for you.

If you decide mediation is not for you, once you have attended for the initial assessment meeting, the mediators can provide the necessary forms required for applications to court.