What Is a MIAM and Do I Really Need One Before Going to Court? If you are separating or already separated and thinking about making an application to court about children or finances, you may have come across the term MIAM and wondered what it means – and...
Family Mediation Vouchers: How They Can Help You Move Forward If you’re separating or divorcing and worrying about costs, especially where children are involved, you may be wondering whether the family mediation voucher scheme could help. The good news is: they often...
Is Family Mediation Cheaper Than Using Solicitors? The Real Cost of Sorting Out Separation This article is intended to explain whether or not family mediation for divorce and separation is cheaper than using solicitors. One of the things I hear most often from...
Family Mediation: It’s Not Just About Children – It’s About Your Whole Separation When people hear the words family mediation, they often assume it only deals with arrangements for children. Children are, of course, incredibly important. But in reality,...
What Happens If My Ex Refuses Mediation? If you would like to try mediation but your former partner does not, it can feel as though you’ve hit a brick wall. If you are wondering whether you can still have a MIAM, whether you have to persuade them to take part,...