Absolute Mediation Cardiff

Absolute Mediation Cardiff, was developed to provide a Specialist, experienced and professional approach, to amicably resolving legal issues around divorce or relationship breakdown.. Contrary to popular TV drama, there rarely needs to be a "War" between estranged partners or competing armies of legal professionals required, to resolve repercussions arising from a wilful failure to meaningfully negotiate.

However, arriving at the very best achievable outcome for children, or resolving family finances, are always complex matters. Researching and choosing the right Family Law Mediator, will be the most important decision any separating couple can make.

We believe most separating couples feel comfortable instructing a Family Mediation Law Specialist, feeling secure their best interests are being considered.They can commence Mediation Sessions positively, secure in the knowledge that everything will be properly explained, wanting to achieve as much as they possibly can, to get value for money. Most issues in respect of property and children we resolve in 3-4 sessions, although complex family assets often take longer.

Many couples find the Mediation process far less intimidating than they expected. Voices can sometimes be raised, but the vibe in the mediation room is usually quite relaxed. Couples who choose to Mediate with us, actually want to get issues amicably sorted out and move on with their lives.

Insole Court is a perfect venue for Family Mediation, with purpose built rooms, parking, coffee, refreshments, a grade II listed mansion house and Panoramic gardens, where it is easy to take a short break if momentarily feeling distressed or overwhelmed. Sometimes it is useful to take a break and reflect on something discussed. Parties invariably leave together, after sessions, which we perceive as a positive. They are never in a rush to leave, which is probably also good.

All research shows sucessful outcomes in mediation will be heavily influenced by the quality,skills and experience of the Mediator, you choose to conduct it.

We specialise, with unrivalled practical and professional Family Law experience and expertise, in Family Mediation relating to Financial settlement on Divorce, Children arrangements in breakdown of relationship and Property disputes arising from relationship breakdown between cohabitees. We also offer general mediation in civil disputes, where both parties are willing to formally engage in the Mediation Process. 

We aim to respond to all enquiries within 24 hours, sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  and offer you either an email or telephone response on 07837007007 to your initial enquiry, to see if Family Mediation can work for you.

Jane Williams

Jane qualified as a Family Law Solicitor in 1987 after attending the College of Law in Chester. She also has a Masters degree from the Cardiff School of Journalism.

Jane formally practised from 1989 until 2010, as Family law and conveyancing  Partner in a large South Wales Solicitors Practice in Cardiff and subsequently at an education law practice with several London offices.

Jane is an Advanced Accredited Expert Specialist Solicitor in Family Law on the Law Society Panel and early member of Resolution.

An extremely experienced Family Solicitor and  Mediator, Jane has over 25 years experience practising as a Family Mediator. She initially trained under Lisa Parkinson, a pioneer in the field of of family mediation practice in Britain, from 1977 onwards who played a central role (arguably being the central figure) in its development. Her published work in 1997, Family Mediation, still remaining the definitive Mediation textbook.

Jane is also a Resolution member and  committed to the Resolution code of conduct in dealing with matters amicably.

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