At its heart, mediation allows separating or divorcing couples to make their own decisions about children, finances and future arrangements, rather than handing them to a court. It is a voluntary and confidential process that provides a safe, neutral space for difficult conversations, guided by an impartial mediator.
Every family’s situation is different. Mediation provides a supportive space to talk through matters such as:
A clear, supported approach from first meeting to agreements
An individual meeting with a qualified mediator to understand mediation, discuss your circumstances, and assess whether it may be suitable.
Joint sessions to discuss arrangements for children, finances, property and co-parenting, guided by the mediator in a neutral, supported space.
Where proposals are reached, outcomes can be clearly recorded, shared with solicitors if you choose, and used to support future arrangements.
MinusOne Mediation provides impartial family mediation for separating and divorcing couples seeking to resolve matters constructively without going to court. Founded by Kristyna Hawkett, mediation supports discussions around children and financial arrangements through a calm, structured process that helps both people move forward with clarity and practical agreements.
Our mission is to offer steady guidance and compassionate support during this difficult time, empowering you to make decisions that positively shape your future. But we’re here for more than just the divorce process – our commitment extends beyond, helping you rebuild a resilient, fulfilling life and confidently embrace the next chapter of your journey.
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MinusOne Mediation is committed to high professional and ethical standards. We are members of Resolution, the Family Mediators Association and the Family Mediation Council, and work in accordance with their professional codes and guidelines.
The table below outlines some of the key differences between mediation and court.
£1,000–£3,000 per person
Often weeks
Shared with a small, agreed group
Lower conflict
Supports communication
You decide together
Judge formally approves the agreement
£15,000–£30,000+ per person*
Often many months or longer
Shared with multiple professionals
High conflict
Often escalates conflict
A judge decides
Judge directs and decides the outcome
*Indicative UK averages based on guidance from the Family Mediation Council, MoneyHelper, and published UK family law cost information. Figures reflect typical low-conflict cases and exclude complex litigation.
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Kristyna Hawkett appears on the All Things Conflict podcast to discuss divorce as an emotional earthquake rather than simply a legal process. The conversation explores how conflict, legal language and court pressure can undermine parents’ confidence, and why calmer, child-focused approaches such as mediation can help families move forward more constructively.
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