Arrange Your MIAM
“The law has changed and now separating couples who have children or financial matters must see a mediator for a MIAM before going to court.”
It is a requirement that anyone who wants to make a court application in relation to the vast majority of private law family matters needs to attend a meeting with a suitably qualified family mediator. This includes any applications relating to either finances or children’s issues. This meeting is called a Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting (MIAM) and may be conducted over the telephone for your convenience.
The MIAM fee is £130 per person, however, if you qualify for legal aid it could be free. Call us today on 0333 567 0377 to find out more.
The MIAM is an opportunity for the Mediator to share important information with each party, including detail about the mediation process. At this meeting, you will be able to outline briefly what the issues are that need resolving. The Mediator will then assess whether the matter is suitable for mediation.
If the Mediator assesses that the case is suitable for mediation then the first joint mediation appointment will usually be arranged to as soon as possible after the MIAM.
If the case is assessed as not being suitable for mediation the Mediator, if required will complete the necessary ‘FM1 form’ to record this and the parties will be recommended to consult with their solicitors as to the alternative ways forward. This may well involve an application to the Court.
Please find a video below to tell you a little more about MIAMs.
About The Family Mediation Practice
The Family Mediation Practice is a team of independent family mediators who help divorcing and separating couples to come to an agreement rather than fighting things out in the courts.
Depending on your circumstances, legal aid could be available to fund your family mediation.
Contact The Family Mediation Practice
You can contact any of our independent family mediators direct by calling 0333 567 0377. You can also send a confidential message by clicking here.
