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Information about the benefits of civil mediation and how to find a mediator.
Find out if you are eligible for the Family Mediation Voucher Scheme and how to apply.
Free mediation to settle out of court if you've started or received a claim for money.
Mediation is a type of alternative dispute resolution and may help you resolve an intellectual property dispute.
Find specific information and funding guidance so you can run your mediation service according to Legal Aid Agency (LAA) contracts.
A case study explaining the benefits of using mediation to resolve disputes.
Use a mediation service, send a statutory demand, go to court or make someone bankrupt if a person or business owes you money
Authorised mediation advisors and mediators can use this form to complete a mediation certificate.
Controlled work form for legal aid clients requesting family mediation, with section to be signed by the mediator.
How to get contact with your grandchildren if parents divorce or separate and will not let you see them: mediation, applying for a court order
Settle disputes between your charity's trustees, staff or members to avoid putting your charity’s funds and users at risk.
Form N182: Mediation settlement agreement.
Form FM1: Family mediation information and assessment meeting form.
The Ministry of Justice is seeking views from all interested parties on the Government’s proposals to increase the use of mediation in the civil justice system.
How to apply for alternative dispute resolution and when you can use it to resolve a tax disagreement with HMRC.
Financial assessment form for client requesting family mediation.
Disputes with neighbours - noisy neighbours, barking dogs, statutory nuisances, high hedges, mediation and when your council can step in
What happens if an employment judge decides your case is suitable for judicial mediation.
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