Principles and Policies

Principles of Family Mediation

At Antworks Family Mediation we are proud to comply with the Family Mediation Council’s Code of Conduct for Mediators. Our practice is anchored by four core principles of Family Mediation.

Voluntary Participation: Attending family mediation is entirely optional, and you can pause or stop the process at any time. No decisions can be forced upon you.
Family Mediator Impartiality: The family mediator is a neutral third party. They do not take sides, judge who is right or wrong, or give personal legal advice, but rather facilitate constructive communication.
Confidentiality: Discussions and proposals within family mediation are private. If an agreement is not reached, the court will generally never be told what was discussed. Exceptions only apply if there is a risk of harm to a child or vulnerable adult.
Participant-Led Decision Making: You and your ex-partner remain in total control of the outcome. The family mediator does not make decisions; they help you craft solutions that work for your specific family.

Antworks Family Mediation Principles of Service

In addition to the core principles of family mediation, Antworks Family Mediation has adopted principles of service which are:

Accessibility and Inclusion
Integrity and Transparency
Respect and Dignity
Professional Excellence

Antworks Family Mediation Policy Framework

We use a range of guiding policies to support us to carry out our work in a safe and accountable way. Use the links below to explore our policies.

Ready to find out more?

We are confident that family mediation can be a safe, successful, lasting, and cost-effective alternative to a court-only process. Small things really can make a big difference.

When you’re ready to talk to someone about family mediation use our contact form to email enquiries@antworksfamilymediation.co.uk or call us on 01706 813 280 for an informal, no-pressure conversation about what mediation could do for you.

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