Mediation

MEDIATION

With our team on your side, going to court is not your only option. We offer a wide range of non-court family law options and have excellent links with recognised family arbitrators and relationship counsellors.

Mediation is an increasingly popular and cost-effective alternative to the adversarial court process, helping you resolve family disputes outside the more traditional court system. Our family team are members of Resolution which means we have a wealth of local mediators and counsellors to help guide you through your matter.

We work closely with our mediation clients to help find out-of-court solutions that are tailor-made to work for you and your family. Our family department can also provide advice in support of the Family Law Arbitration Scheme.

George Ide LLP. We're on your side

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For more information and to help you decide your next step, call us on 01243 786668, email the family law team at info@georgeide.co.uk or contact the team directly using our details as shown on this page.

Alice Leadbeatter | Solicitor

Head of Family

01243 812435 alice.leadbeatter@georgeide.co.uk

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Kirsten Lockwood | Paralegal

Family

01243 786 668 kirsten.lockwood@georgeide.co.uk

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Client Testimonials

Alice provided an exceptional service throughout the year and a half that I used her. She worked tirelessly on my behalf while I went through an extremely painful divorce and child separation issues. As well as her diligence and hard work, she demonstrated a compassion towards me, and a human side that showed that she truly cared about my situation. She has been exemplary in every way throughout the time that I have required her services. I recommend her to anyone, particularly anyone going through a painful legal process that requires an empathetic lawyer who treats you like a friend. She was also very good at explaining complex legal issues succinctly, which was incredibly helpful.

Sam Mellor

Alice Leadbeatter

Alice has always replied promptly to emails/telephone calls. She was extremely helpful and made the whole process go smoothly. I would definitely recommend her to anyone thinking of a divorce.

Nuala Field

Alice Leadbeatter

Dear Alice, thank you for your professionalism, kindness and guidance. It has been an emotional rollercoaster. We feel you have been a shining star in our lives. Alice, you are great asset to your chosen profession and to George Ide LLP. We are privileged to have had you on board.

Viv Menecier

Alice Leadbeatter

Alice was amazing from start to finish, gave me accurate and sound advice. She always kept my expectations to a realistic level, and I would recommend her to anyone in a similar position to me, a credit to George Ide solicitors. I always felt I was dealing with a friend not just a solicitor.

Garry Sherrington

Alice Leadbeatter

I would like to mention my solicitor, Alice Leadbeatter. I have received such great, professional service from her throughout my case. Alice has been so patient and shown enormous empathy towards my situation. I feel I get good, honest advice from her and I feel I definitely have made the right choice of solicitor.

Sharon Miles

Alice Leadbeatter

I can enthusiastically recommend Alice Leadbeatter/George Ide. I was extremely grateful for the clarity of her communications and for demystifying many of the processes. Alice was prompt in her replies and very professional – both of which were appreciated in navigating a difficult time.

Jennifer Hudson

Alice Leadbeatter

Dear Alice. The right sound legal support from yourself has made such a difference to me. Thank you Alice, I have always trusted your advice and couldn’t have asked for more from you.

Shari Miles

Alice Leadbeatter

Alice was reassuring, kind, easy to talk to, very clear in her advice and very efficient. What more does anyone need?

Julia Burchell

Alice Leadbeatter

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