In mediation, a social worker and a mediator can work together to help you reach a mutually satisfactory agreement regarding the care of your children or your finances. Here are some of the benefits of having a social worker in mediation, alongside the mediator:
The biggest benefit of having a social worker in mediation? Their skills
One of the most important benefits of having a social worker in mediation is that they can provide information and resources to help you make informed decisions about your children’s well-being. A social worker can assess your family’s needs and offer support and guidance on parenting, co-parenting, and other related issues and guide you towards a property settlement that is focused on the whole family. They bring a wealth of experience working with families and children post-divorce and understand the challenges faced by families.
Then why do we need a mediator?
A mediator can facilitate communication and help you resolve conflicts. A mediator is a neutral third party who can help you communicate effectively and work through your differences in a constructive manner. They are experienced in the legal system, whereas a social worker is experienced in family systems and family breakdown, particularly interviewing parents and children after separation.
The social worker and the mediator work in tandem
Another benefit of having a social worker in mediation, alongside your mediator, is that they work together to help you develop a parenting plan that meets your children’s needs. Using their very different skill sets and experience, a social worker and a mediator can help you identify your children’s needs and create a plan that addresses those needs in a practical and realistic way. The mediator can help with the legal aspects of your property separation.
A social worker and a mediator can help reduce the stress and conflict of the separation process. Going through a separation or divorce can be a difficult and emotional time for parents and children. A social worker and a mediator working together can help you find ways to minimise the negative impact of the separation on your children and reduce the conflict between you.
An experienced team
Our social worker and mediator have worked on many matters together and have presented together at an international conference. They know each other’s skills and strengths and work extremely well together.
In summary, the benefit of having a social worker in mediation alongside a mediator is that it can provide a more comprehensive and effective approach to resolving disputes related to children and finances. A social worker can bring expertise in family systems and family breakdown, while a mediator can bring expertise in legal systems and communication. Together, they can work to create a parenting plan that addresses the needs of children and can help to reduce stress and conflict during the separation process. Our experienced team of a social worker and a mediator work together seamlessly to ensure the optimal outcome for your family.
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