A calmer
Way Forward
Starts With A Conversation
When family circumstances change, reaching workable arrangements can feel difficult. Mediation provides a structured space to discuss what matters and explore practical ways forward.
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Mediation Support Tailored To Your Situation
Practical family mediation for decisions about children, finances, property and the next steps after separation.
MIAM Appointments
Your First Step Towards Mediation
Understand how mediation works, discuss the issues involved and consider whether it is suitable for your circumstances.
Child Arrangements
Putting Children At The Centre
Discuss living arrangements, time together, holidays, schooling and other practical decisions affecting children after separation.
The Online Mediation
Practical Support From Home
Attend family mediation by video call, making it easier to take part when meeting in person is difficult or inconvenient.
Legal Aid Support (Voucher)
Making Mediation More Accessible
Eligible individuals may be able to receive help with mediation costs through Legal Aid and the mediation voucher scheme, subject to the relevant criteria.
Financial & Property Mediation
Resolving Financial Matters Together
Let’s Work through practical decisions about property, pensions, savings, debts and other financial matters involved following the ongoing separation.
Shuttle Mediation Service
Separate Conversations Where Needed
A form of mediation where each person remains in a separate meeting while the mediator works between both parties to support constructive discussions.
Children & Finances
Addressing Family Matters Together
A combined approach for families who need to consider arrangements for children alongside financial decisions following the ongoing or post separation.
Court Document Support
Practical Help With Next Steps
Support with understanding mediation documents, MIAM certificates, mediation summaries and other connected paperwork.
Separation and Divorce
Working Through Separation Together
Mediation can help separating couples discuss arrangements for children, finances and property. Working towards practical agreements without court.
A Clearer Way Forward Starts Here, With AB Mediation
From your first conversation with a mediator in , UK to the issues you need to resolve, the process is designed to give you a clearer understanding of what happens next.
1. Start With A MIAM
A private meeting with a mediator to discuss your circumstances, explain how mediation works and consider whether it is suitable for you. This will be the MIAM for You.
2. Discuss What Matters
If mediation is suitable, you can work through the issues that need attention, including arrangements for children, finances and property.
3. Work Towards Agreement
The mediator helps keep discussions constructive while you and the other participant remain responsible for the decisions and any agreement reached.
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Family mediation is a structured process where a trained, impartial mediator helps people discuss issues arising from separation or family changes. It can help with arrangements concerning children, finances, property and other practical matters, while keeping the decisions with the people involved.
A MIAM is a Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting. It is an initial meeting with a mediator where the situation can be discussed, the mediation process explained and suitability considered. A MIAM does not mean that you have to continue into mediation.
In many family court cases, attending a MIAM is required before making a court application, unless an exemption applies. There are circumstances where a MIAM may not be required, including certain cases involving domestic abuse. The mediator can explain whether mediation and the MIAM process are appropriate.
Yes. Family mediation and MIAMs can take place remotely, including by video conference. This can make mediation more accessible when attending in person is difficult. The mediator will explain how the sessions will work and whether remote mediation is suitable for the circumstances.
No. Mediation does not necessarily require both participants to be in the same room. Sessions can be arranged separately where appropriate, including through remote mediation. The mediator can discuss suitable arrangements based on the circumstances and whether mediation remains appropriate.
Mediation can help families work through practical issues following separation. Depending on the circumstances, this may include arrangements for children, living arrangements, time with each parent, holidays, schooling, finances, property, pensions, savings and other financial matters.
Costs vary between mediation services and according to the issues involved and number of sessions required. The MIAM is charged separately from subsequent mediation sessions. Your mediator should explain the costs before the process begins and provide a clearer estimate based on your circumstances.
It can. People who meet the financial eligibility requirements may qualify for legal aid for family mediation. Depending on eligibility, legal aid can cover a MIAM and mediation sessions. The mediator can discuss eligibility and whether the service provides publicly funded mediation.
Mediation does not guarantee that an agreement will be reached. If discussions do not resolve everything, the mediator can explain the options available and what may happen next. Where an agreement is reached, the mediator can record what has been agreed; legal advice may be appropriate if a legally binding order is required.
We provide family mediation support for people across England and Wales, including . Contact the team to discuss your circumstances, the mediation options available and whether an appointment can be arranged for your location.