Richard Reid Family Mediation Services
Expert Family
Mediation Services
Parenting Arrangements
Assisting separated or divorced parents in creating agreements on custody, visitation, education, and holiday schedules.
Elder Care Discussions
Helping families reach a consensus on the care and responsibilities of ageing parents or relatives.
Inheritance Disputes
Resolving family members’ disagreements over wills, estates, and financial distributions.
Blended Family Challenges
Facilitating communication and understanding in families with stepparents, stepchildren, or newly blended households.
Interpersonal Conflicts
Mediation for sibling disputes, generational misunderstandings, or other persistent family tensions.
Why Choose Family Mediation?
Preserving Relationships
Mediation helps repair trust and maintain long-term family bonds.
Cost-Effective Solutions
Avoid the expenses and emotional toll of legal proceedings.
Improved Communication
Learn better ways to communicate and resolve future conflicts.
Tailored Agreements
Create personalised, practical solutions that meet your family’s unique needs.
Behavioural Economics
Protect your family’s privacy with a secure and impartial mediation process.
About Richard Reid
Richard Reid is an experienced and empathetic mediator dedicated to helping families through challenging circumstances. His extensive training and years of experience mean he is well-equipped to handle even the most emotionally charged situations with professionalism and care. His qualifications include:Â
– Certification in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)Â
– Professional training in family and interpersonal mediationÂ
– Expertise in managing high-conflict family disputesÂ
– Advanced skills in fostering communication and understanding between partiesÂ
– A compassionate, solutions-focused approach to mediationÂ
Richard’s Approach to Family Mediation
Builds trust and neutrality with all participants.
Facilitates constructive communication to help uncover the root causes of disputes.
Encourages collaboration to identify shared values and goals.
Guides families toward innovative and lasting solutions that benefit everyone involved.
Examples of Mediation in Action
Elder Care Decisions
A family disagrees about how to care for an elderly parent, with siblings divided over financial contributions and caregiving responsibilities. Richard guided the family to a balanced care plan that respected their parent’s wishes while fairly distributing responsibilities among siblings.
Sibling Conflict Over an Inheritance
After their parent passed away, three siblings were at odds over how to divide the estate and manage sentimental family heirlooms. Through mediation, Richard helped them create a plan that respected their shared history and addressed everyone’s needs.
Parenting Plan for Co-Parents
A separated couple struggled to agree on schooling and visitation schedules for their children. Richard created a neutral environment for discussion, leading to a co-parenting plan that prioritised their children’s well-being while accommodating the parents’ schedules.
Blended Family Communication
Conflicts arose over house rules and communication in a blended family with several stepchildren and parents. Richard helped the family establish clear expectations and develop a solutions-based strategy for fostering harmony in their home.
Getting Started
Family mediation is a caring and effective way to resolve conflicts while protecting the most important bonds. Richard Reid’s family-focused mediation services help families move forward with clarity, understanding, and renewed connection. He offers:
– Free Initial Consultations:
Discuss your family’s circumstances and explore how mediation can help.
– Flexible Scheduling:
Sessions structured to fit your family’s specific needs, with virtual and in-person options.
– Affordable Pricing:
Transparent and cost-effective alternatives to legal battles.