Family Mediation

What is Family Mediation?

Mediation is the best way of agreeing decisions about the future when a relationship ends. It is faster, cheaper and more flexible than going to court. Mediation puts you in control of what happens next.

Mediation is commonly used to resolve issues such as -

• Which parent the child/children will primarily live with.
• How parents will communicate and work together in future to ensure they each play a role in the children’s future.
• How property, pensions, other financial assets and debts are to be divided up.

Mediation is the best way of agreeing decisions about the future when a relationship ends. It is faster, cheaper and more flexible than going to court. Mediation puts you in control of what happens next.

Mediators are trained to work with couples who are in conflict – so don’t expect to have to be on good terms with one another in order to take part. It is our job to create a situation and an atmosphere in which disputes can be safely aired and agreements reached. One of the best things about mediation is that it helps to rebuild trust and communication so that agreements reached are likely to meet the needs of everyone concerned.

What is a MIAM?

Your first meeting with a mediator is called a Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting (MIAM). It is now, other than in exceptional circumstances, a legal requirement to attend a MIAM before the courts will accept you application for an order.

At a MIAM you will have the chance to find out about how mediation works and what your other options are so that you can then make an informed decision about the best way forward for you.

Book a Free Family Mediation Telephone Consultation

Select a date and time below and one of our experienced family mediation advisors will call you to discuss your options and decide if family mediation is suitable for you. This service is free of charge and with no obligation.