Five family mediation services with an office in the Highlands and Islands, in Inverness, Kirkwall, Lerwick and two other towns. Each is a member of Relationships Scotland or listed by the Scottish Mediation register. Family mediation in Scotland is voluntary: there is no MIAM rule as there is in England and Wales.
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Inverness and Wick, Highland
Inverness charity offering family mediation across the Highland council area, including mediation online by Zoom, and child contact centres in Inverness and Wick.
Relationships Scotland SC013780
Kirkwall, Orkney
Kirkwall charity offering free, confidential family mediation for separated parents in Orkney, along with counselling and a child contact centre.
Relationships Scotland SC023164
Lerwick, Shetland
Lerwick charity offering child-focused family mediation, couple counselling and young people and families mediation in Shetland.
Relationships Scotland SC028899
Oban and Dunoon, Argyll and Bute
Relationships Scotland member with offices in Oban and Dunoon offering family mediation and child contact services across Argyll and Bute, including the islands.
Relationships Scotland SC032952
Stornoway, Western Isles
Relationships Scotland member in Stornoway offering family mediation, consultation with children in mediation and relationship counselling in the Western Isles.
Relationships Scotland SC016055
Charges vary, so ask each service before you start. Our guide to divorce in Scotland explains how mediation fits into the process.
Most divorces in Scotland go through the local sheriff court, and one of you must have lived in that court's area for at least 40 days. The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service lists every sheriff court and its contact details.
Not sure mediation is right for you? Our guide on what mediation involves and costs explains how it works.
A solicitor can give advice alongside mediation, and turn what you agree into a legally binding order. See divorce solicitors in the Highlands and Islands.
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