Amicable agreements
through family mediation
A supportive space
for difficult conversations
What is family mediation?
You may be here because you’ve been told by the court that you need to attend a MIAM before making an application.
Family mediation is a form of non-court dispute resolution (NCDR).
It is a way of working through family arrangements or disagreements in order to avoid court proceedings or minimise their involvement.
Many people come to a MIAM expecting it to be a formality, and leave feeling relieved that there is a calmer, more constructive way to move things forward.
Mediation is often quicker and more cost-effective than involving solicitors or going through court. It focuses on practical solutions rather than lengthy correspondence or formal proceedings.
It also gives you something court cannot — the ability to talk things through, understand your options and make your own decisions.
In court, a judge makes decisions about your family with limited time to understand the full picture. Mediation provides a structured time and space to reach agreements that feel right for you.
Even where communication has broken down or emotions are running high, mediation helps conversations stay focused and forward-thinking, allowing people to move forward with greater clarity and less conflict.
Taking the first step can feel like the hardest part. We’re here to answer your questions and offer a calm, confidential space to work out what feels right for you and your future.
Issues we help with
Every family situation is unique, but here are some of the issues we regularly help to resolve:
- Arrangements for children – where they live and time with each parent
- Parenting plans, routines and boundaries
- Support with co-parenting communication
- Decisions about schooling, holidays, and important events
- Reaching interim agreements while longer-term plans are made
- Introducing new partners to children
- Reviewing and updating existing agreements
- Discussing concerns about a child’s wellbeing
- Child-Inclusive mediation (CIM), where appropriate.
- Financial arrangements following separation
- Division of property, pensions, savings, and debts
- Spousal maintenance and child maintenance discussions
- Considering housing needs and options for the family home
- Completing full financial disclosure (Open Financial Statements)
- Exploring fair options to reach a financial agreement without going to court
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Costs
Intake Meeting (MIAM)
£120 per person
This is the cost for your online 1-1 meeting.
Before mediation can start each person must attend a MIAM (or ‘Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting’).
This confidential meeting usually takes place online and lasts up to an hour. It’s an opportunity to talk through your situation, learn how mediation works and explore your options.
For more info on MIAM’s please see our FAQ’s
Mediation sessions
£120 per person, per hour
For example, a 1.5hour meeting will be £180 each, or E360 in total
This is the cost for joint online sessions which typically last an hour and a half.
After each joint session we will send you a written summary setting out the key issues discussed, the outcomes reached, and any outstanding proposals. This helps everyone understand what happens next.
If you would prefer in-person meetings, please get in touch to discuss costs and availability.
Out of hours meetings
We offer out-of-hours meetings for an additional charge of 15%.
If you require an early morning, evening or weekend appointment please get in touch for availability.