WELCOME
TO FAMILY MEDIATION TAYSIDE
Family
Mediation Tayside was established in 1986, is a voluntary organisation
affiliated to Family Mediation Scotland, and conforms to the Standards
and Code of Practice of the UK College of Family Mediators.
Family
Mediation Tayside's aims and objectives are:
To assist divorcing and separating
parents to reach agreement about future arrangements, especially
for their children.
To offer support and counselling
to children and young people who are experiencing changes in their
lives due to parental separation, divorce or moving into a step
family.
To help children maintain a
meaningful relationship with both their parents.
To work and campaign for the
understanding and improvement of the rights and interests of separating
families.
What
does Family Mediation Tayside provide?
Information
Sessions for parents
These are provided for each parent individually and their content
reflects the individual's needs. They cover the options available
for resolving disputes in relation to children, the value of mediation
to children and parents and the demands of post-separation parenting.
Response to Public Enquiries
Through this the service provides information about the effects
of parental separation on children and frequently refers enquiries
to other appropriate services.
Mediation Sessions:
Child Focused
- provide an opportunity for parents to discuss, with the help
of a trained third party, the issues related to the future parenting
of children after parental separation
All Issues
- provide an opportunity for parents to discuss in mediation their
financial arrangements, sharing of property and assets.
Stepfamily
- provide an opportunity for any member of a stepfamily, partners
and ex-partners, parents and step-parents, children and stepchildren,
grandparents and other family members to resolve difficulties.
Children and Young Person's Counselling
Children have access to counselling on a one to one basis from a
Children's Counsellor.
Angus Contact Centre
Premises where children and parents who live apart can meet in a
neutral, relaxed and informal atmosphere.
If
you feel you would benefit from our services please contact us to
arrange an initial appointment.
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