Amicable agreements
through family mediation
A supportive space
for difficult conversations
Quick MIAM appointments and family mediation online
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
Get in touch
Meeting Fees
Intake Meeting (MIAM)
£120 per person
Up to 1 hour
1-1 meeting
Typically online
Before mediation can start each person must attend a separate MIAM (or ‘Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting’).
Appointments are usually available within a few days and the meeting takes place online.
Attending a MIAM does not commit you to joint mediation.
Despite the formal name, most people find the meeting much more relaxed than they expected. Think of it as an opportunity to talk through your situation in confidence, find out how mediation works, ask questions and explore your options with the help of our friendly qualified mediator.
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)
Joint online sessions can start when both people involved have attended a MIAM. Mediation sessions typically last between 1 – 1.5 hours
After each joint session you’ll be sent a written summary setting out the key issues discussed, 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.