Family Mediation Solicitors

Approach your separation constructively with Lowry Legal’s family mediation solicitors.

‘Certainly the premier family law firm in the North West.’

– Legal500

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Simplify Divorce With Family Mediation Lawyers

Dealing with separation often leads to conflict between spouses. When significant wealth and high value assets are a feature, reaching an understanding over finances, children, and living arrangements can be stressful and time-consuming. If you’re struggling to break the deadlock, our specialist family mediation solicitors can help.

Mediation is an increasingly common form of dispute resolution. Trained mediators aim to facilitate a collaborative atmosphere that can prove to be more effective, relaxed, and productive in the long-term. In general, the informality of the setting offers a more conducive environment that can remove the expense and anxiety of the courts.

A leading law firm with a holistic approach, Lowry Legal’s talented dispute resolution lawyers promise a more productive and timely approach to your separation.

“A high-octane team large enough for a wealth of expertise and experience but small enough to have rich discussions, pool ideas and know their clients and cases personally.”

Legal500, on Lowry Legal

“Vastly experienced in all areas of their work, genuine expertise and hugely respected in the industry. Certainly the premier family team in the north west as far as I am concerned.”

Legal500, on Lowry Legal

“Boutique in the absolute best sense of the word. A client-friendly team who robustly represent their clients interests.”

Legal500, on Lowry Legal

How Lowry Legal Can Help

1. Initial Details

Lowry Legal may encourage you to complete an information form to provide some general details and an outline of what you wish to discuss.

2. Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting (MIAMS)

The first meeting, the Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting (MIAMS), is a private discussion where you can learn about family mediation and alternatives to the courts. Here you can share your goals and concerns. The mediator will explain mediation options, and both parties are invited for confidential MIAMS to determine if mediation is suitable.

3. Session Planning & Agreement

Each party will sign a Mediation Agreement before the first joint session. Your mediator will give you an estimate on approximate sessions depending on the issues you need to discuss.

4. Financial Discussion & Disclosure

If you have financial matters to resolve, you will discuss what you should provide by way of full disclosure and how and when this should take place. Where there are child arrangements to discuss you will have the opportunity to discuss their care. You may wish to enter into a co-parenting agreement to set out what you have agreed.

5. Open & Confidential Discussions

You will have the opportunity to discuss openly and confidentially what options you wish to explore. Your mediator will help you both to discuss options and other possibilities. They will provide you with legal information and the parameters of the law, whilst remaining impartial and not providing legal advice.

6. Agreement & Signing

When you have reached an agreement, all parties will sign a memorandum of understanding/ and or co parenting agreement. You will be encouraged to seek independent legal advice on the terms, and you can share the agreement with your respective solicitors. Should you wish to formalise the paperwork, the mediator can draft a consent order but cannot finalise or sign off. This will need to be done by you or your solicitor (if using one).

Our Team

Michelle Uppal

Partner, London

Katie McCann

Managing Partner

Lesley Smythe

Partner, North West

Abi Woodcock

Solicitor, North West

Olivia Chatfield

Trainee Solicitor, North West

Our Values

Lowry Legal’s dispute resolution lawyers and mediation solicitors aim to offer the highest possible standards. To ensure a favourable resolution, we work within the principles that have helped to establish our reputation. These values are:

Transparent

Our family mediation solicitors will aim to simplify your case by using clear language and direct communication. We don’t use complex legal jargon and encourage openness.

Holistic

We can rely upon assistance from external specialists where suitable. Our family mediation lawyers can work solely, or with mediators skilled in coaching, therapy, and more, when required.

People First

You’re much more than just another case number to Lowry Legal’s expert dispute resolution team. We’ll consider every angle to make sure that our strategy is tailored to your circumstances.

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Our Offices

Lowry Legal’s services are available for both virtual and in-person consultations, depending upon your requirements. For your convenience, we have physical offices in Manchester and London, and office availability via our parent company, Excello Law.

Get in touch to book an appointment.

Manchester

3 Hardman Square
Manchester
M3 3EB

Tel: 0345 548 0585
enquiries@lowrylegal.co.uk

London

110 Bishopsgate
London
EC2 4AY

Tel: 0345 548 0585
enquiries@lowrylegal.co.uk

Lowry Legal’s Dispute Resolution Lawyers Can Simplify Your Divorce

The end of a marriage or civil partnership can quickly lead to hostility between spouses. Lowry Legal’s dispute resolution lawyers look to avoid the blame game, preferring instead to focus upon a more constructive strategy. A 360 degree firm, we explore all avenues when representing your case.

Our talented team has an impressive record for helping high profile clients to protect their wealth and assets, while helping others to attain a fair share of the matrimonial pot. Lowry is committed to defending your interests, however necessary. While we will always try to achieve an amicable resolution, we can pursue a positive outcome through the courts if necessary.

Whatever your circumstances, Lowry Legal’s family mediation lawyers have the experience to help. Find out more about where we’ve come from and what we can do for you.

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