I want my day in court...

Mediation is a real and recognised alternative to going to court in the UK, especially for civil, commercial, and family disputes. It’s part of a broader approach called Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), which includes other options like arbitration and ombudsman schemes.

⚖️ What Mediation Offers

• Confidentiality: Unlike court, mediation is private. What’s said in mediation usually can’t be used in court later.

• Control: You and the other party make the decisions — not a judge.

• Speed & Cost: It’s often quicker and less expensive than litigation.

• Flexibility: You can mediate before or during legal proceedings, and it can cover a wide range of disputes.

• Preserving Relationships: Mediation focuses on communication and compromise, which can help maintain or repair relationships.

• Binding Agreements: When an agreement is signed, mediation becomes legally binding.

If you're feeling strongly about having your "day in court," it might be worth exploring why — is it about justice, validation, or resolution? Mediation can sometimes offer those things too, just in a different way.

Want help weighing your specific situation? I can help you map it out.