Disagreements are part of life, be it a failed business deal, a neighbourly clash, a family inheritance row, or workplace fallout. For many, the default response has been to “lawyer up” and head to court. But anyone who’s taken that route knows it’s slow, costly, stressful and rarely gets a result you’re comfortable with.

Stuart Lawrence, Founder of Mediator Locator, asks common mediation questions to experts Claire Kitchen and Jeff Lewis. Discover the misconceptions, benefits and key updates in mediation.

When families go through separation or divorce, emotions can run high, especially when children are involved. Working out who lives where, how finances are divided, or how to co-parent can feel overwhelming. While many assume court is the only option for family dispute resolution, family mediation offers a far more constructive, cost-effective, and less stressful alternative, and in most cases, you’ll need to consider it before you can apply to court.