Dear Bernadette,
I am writing to thank you for all the support you gave to “M” and me during the most difficult time in our life together. I spent my married life looking to “M” for all major financial decisions – he in his role of “provider” protected me from them. So when I separated from him, and needed help, I felt the only path to take was that of a Solicitor and the courts. “M” asked me to consider mediation. I am so glad we did. I felt that we were on a level playing field. “M” allowed me to say things, and be heard. For the first time in many years, I had a voice and some control over what was happening to me. What a wonderful feeling!
It has enabled “M” and me to go through the process, whilst maintaining respect for ourselves and each other. More than anything, our children, who are both on the edge of their adult lives, have seen that change can take place in a positive way, hopefully lessening the hurt our separation caused.
Best wishes, Mary.

Bernadette Willems
Bernadette Willems, Solicitor and Family Mediator July 2012 View
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Dear Bernadette,
I am writing to thank you for all the support you gave to “M” and me during the most difficult time in our life together. I spent my married life looking to “M” for all major financial decisions – he in his role of “provider” protected me from them. So when I separated from him, and needed help, I felt the only path to take was that of a Solicitor and the courts. “M” asked me to consider mediation. I am so glad we did. I felt that we were on a level playing field. “M” allowed me to say things, and be heard. For the first time in many years, I had a voice and some control over what was happening to me. What a wonderful feeling!
It has enabled “M” and me to go through the process, whilst maintaining respect for ourselves and each other. More than anything, our children, who are both on the edge of their adult lives, have seen that change can take place in a positive way, hopefully lessening the hurt our separation caused.

Bernadette Willems
Bernadette Willems, Solicitor and Family Mediator June 2012 View
This testimonial is unverified.