Van Beers Mediation

Settle Your Dispute Without a Court Battle

Experienced, independent mediation across Hampshire, at a fixed fee.

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Client feedback

  • An exceptional service. Linda managed to resolve some contentious issues and provided support throughout a difficult divorce. Highly recommend. – Ms M, Hampshire
  • You explained things very well. That was just so nicely laid out and explained. And I feel a lot more knowledgeable and understanding about the whole thing. – Mrs P, Hampshire
  • What a relief to find someone who is straight talking and explains things in simple terms so we can understand. – Mr S, Hampshire
  • Your calm controlled approach gave us the outcome we were both seeking. – Ms B, Hampshire
  • I feel you handled everything perfectly and the results were great for both of us but most importantly our children. – Mr P, Hampshire
  • Can’t recommend highly enough. Took all the stress out of a very unpleasant situation. – Ms J, Dorset

Find the right help

Select the option that fits best.

Thinking about separating or divorcing

A guidance call is your opportunity to explain your situation and get guidance on the steps to take next. Ideal if you are unsure what your next steps should be, or need time to talk through your situation and options.

Need to agree finances on divorce or separation | Financial mediation

  1. Free call: You explain your situation, we advise on the process you need and give a fixed fee quote.
  2. Instruct us: You confirm that you wish to proceed.
  3. First appointments: A confidential call with each of you to record the marital financial position and answer any initial questions.
  4. Joint video session: We lead the session, guiding you both through each issue to agree the terms of your settlement.
  5. Your agreement: Drafted for review and approval.

Financial settlement agreed, need it made legally binding | Consent orders

  1. Free call: We talk through what you have agreed and identify any elements that may have been missed, confirm the next steps and provide a fixed fee quote.
  2. Instruct us: You confirm that you wish to proceed.
  3. Preparing for your call: Each party is sent guidance on what information they need to have ready. Pension valuations can take time, so it is best to request them straight away.
  4. Individual calls: We gather your figures and check your understanding of the terms you have agreed.
  5. Summary for approval: We prepare a summary of the figures and agreed terms for you both to review and approve.
  6. Your consent order: All consent order application documents prepared for your review and signatures.

Need to agree arrangements for the children | Child arrangements

  1. Free call: You explain your situation, we advise on the process you need and give a fixed fee quote.
  2. Instruct us: You confirm that you wish to proceed.
  3. First appointments: A confidential call with each of you to understand your circumstances and answer any initial questions.
  4. Joint video session: We lead the session, guiding you both to agree the arrangements for the children.
  5. Your agreement: Drafted for review and approval.

Dispute with a neighbour | Neighbour disputes

  1. Free call: You explain the dispute, we advise on the process you need and give a fixed fee quote.
  2. Instruct us: You confirm that you wish to proceed.
  3. First appointments: A confidential call with each party to understand your circumstances and answer any initial questions.
  4. Joint video session: We lead the session, guiding you both to agree the terms of the agreement.
  5. Your agreement: Drafted for review and approval.

Not sure where to start | Not sure where to start?

Talk it through on a free call. We will listen, explain your options and suggest the right next step.

Divorce Mediation

Agree your financial settlement through mediation, with one fixed fee per couple.

Consent Orders

Once you agree, we prepare your financial consent order for the court. Without one, financial claims may remain open.

Child Arrangements

Agree arrangements for your children after separation or divorce, whether or not you were married.

Separation Mediation

Agreeing finances and arrangements for the children soon after you separate can help avoid problems later.

Unmarried Couples

Mediation for unmarried couples on property, finances and the children, with a written mediated agreement at the end.

Neighbour Disputes

Settle disagreements with neighbours before they escalate and avoid the cost of court action.

Client Feedback

You explained things very well. That was just so nicely laid out and explained. And I feel a lot more knowledgeable and understanding about the whole thing.

Mrs P, Hants, Nov 2026

Thank you for your help it was a useful experience and I found the whole process to be very effective.

Mr P, Southampton, Jan 2023

An exceptional service. Linda managed to resolve some contentious issues and provided support throughout a difficult divorce. Highly recommend.

Ms M, Hants, Aug 2026

Recently attended mediation for a neighbour dispute. Whilst we could not come to an agreement despite best efforts, Linda was absolutely fantastic, thorough, got us talking, stayed professional even when things were difficult. I would recommend using Linda 100%. She really went over and above.

Mrs M, Hants, Aug 2026

Thanks very much Linda and thank you for your support and kind correspondence throughout. Really appreciate your kindness through a difficult time

Mrs H, Hants, July 2026

I'd like to thank you for making this process as smooth & pain free as possible. Very much appreciated

Mr B, Hants Nov 2023

Thank you so much for everything you have done. Nov 2023

Mr H, Southampton Nov 2023

Thank you for your help with this very tricky matter. I thought you controlled the meetings very well and somehow managed to get an agreement when both parties had very set and opposing opinions! I will certainly recommend you to anyone I know who may need your services.

Mr Q, Hants Aug 2023

Thank you for all your help throughout this process. Much appreciated.

Mr C, Hampshire, Feb 2022

Thank you for your guidance and support throughout. It was for me, a positive and productive experience.

Ms A, Hants June 2021

Thank you for all your help and advice during this difficult time.

Mr M, Hants, Feb 2020

I would like to thank you very much. The service you have provided has been worth the money and you’ve been amazing!

Mr T, Hampshire, Jan 2020

Thank you for your support and professional guidance and advice during a delicate situation. Your calm controlled approach gave us the outcome we were both seeking

Ms B, Hampshire, Nov 2019

Can’t recommend highly enough. Took all the stress out of a very unpleasant situation.

Ms J, Dorset, April 2018

Thank you so much for all you have done. I know you have gone way over and above what was agreed and it is very much appreciated.

Mr B, Hants, Sept 2019

It was reassuring speaking to you.

Ms H, Wiltshire, Sept 2019

Firstly thank you for the mediation. I feel you handled everything perfectly and the results were great for both of us but most importantly our children.

Mr P, Hants, Sept 2019

Thank you for speaking with me this morning and it was lovely to hear a clear reasonable approach and how mediation will work. It was very useful and calming.

Ms D, Hants, May 2019

What a relief to find someone who is straight talking and explains things in simple terms so we can understand. Can’t thank you enough for what you have done.

Mr S, Hants, June 2019

I just wanted to say thank you for all your help throughout.

Ms B, Surrey, March 2019

I just wanted to say thank you for all your help through what has been a very difficult time. You always responded to phone calls and emails really quickly and have helped me through every step of the process. Thank you once again and I will definitely recommend you to…

Mr S, Hants, Oct 2019

I just wanted to say a huge thank you. You were absolutely amazing and made me feel like I could have a voice.

Ms G, West Sussex, Jan 2019

Thank you so much for explaining everything so clearly – much clearer than any solicitor has done!

Mr F, Surrey, April 2019

We believe in a no-nonsense, straight-talking approach, resulting in a fair and effective agreement.