FMC-Accredited Professional Practice

Family Mediation Services & Court Certification

Constructive, legally sound pathways designed to protect children’s well-being and achieve equitable financial settlements without stressful court disputes.

MIAM (Mediation Information & Assessment Meeting)

Statutory Requirement

45 to 60 minutes per individual

MIAM (Mediation Information & Assessment Meeting)

The statutory court-mandated assessment required before initiating court applications for children or financial orders. Fast, confidential, and FMC-accredited.

Legal Basis: Section 10, Children and Families Act 2014 & Family Procedure Rules 2010 Part 3

Court Forms: Form C100 (Page 9) or Form A (Page 2)

Strictly individual and confidential — you do not attend with your former partner

Prompt certification: signed Form C100 or Form A provided within 24 to 48 hours if mediation is not appropriate

Conducted via secure encrypted video from home or in-person by appointment

Thorough screening for domestic abuse, safety concerns, and eligibility for statutory vouchers

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Child-Focused Resolution

2 to 3 structured 90-minute joint sessions

Child Arrangements Mediation

Constructive, child-centred mediation to agree parenting schedules, living arrangements, holiday rotas, and schooling following separation.

Legal Basis: Section 8, Children Act 1989 & Parental Responsibility Principles

Court Forms: Form C100 (Child Arrangements Order)

Children are kept out of adversarial courtroom conflict

Tailored arrangements: flexible 50/50 care, alternate weekends, and school holiday rotas

Clear agreements on school choices, passport custody, and international travel

Child-Inclusive Mediation available to give older children an independent voice

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Financial Settlements & Clean Break Mediation

Fair Financial Resolution

2 to 4 structured sessions following full disclosure

Financial Settlements & Clean Break Mediation

Transparent, structured resolution of property, mortgages, pensions, savings, and maintenance following divorce or separation.

Legal Basis: Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 Section 25 & Civil Partnership Act 2004

Court Forms: Form A (Notice of Intention to Proceed with Financial Dispute)

Complete, transparent exchange of financial documentation without court subpoenas

Realistic appraisal of the family home: buy-outs, transfers, or structured sale timings

Expert review of pension Cash Equivalent Values (CEVs) and sharing percentages

Fair budgeting for spousal maintenance and child maintenance (CMS benchmarking)

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Comprehensive Package

3 to 5 structured joint sessions

All-Issues Family Mediation

A unified, seamless mediation process resolving child arrangements, housing, and financial settlements together in one coordinated pathway.

Legal Basis: Children Act 1989 & Matrimonial Causes Act 1973

Court Forms: Form C100 and Form A

Comprehensive resolution: parenting routines, property division, and pensions coordinated together

Reduces total separation costs by up to 80% compared to separate solicitor negotiations

Single mediator continuity throughout the entire separation journey

Provides both a Parenting Plan and a Financial Memorandum of Understanding

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Mediation vs Family Court Litigation

A factual breakdown of the differences between amicable mediation and contested court hearings in England.

Aspect	Accredited Family Mediation	Contested Family Court
Typical Timeframe	3 to 8 weeks	12 to 18 months
Average Costs	£500 – £2,000 per couple	£15,000 – £40,000+ per party
Confidentiality	100% Private & Without Prejudice	Conducted in court setting
Decision Maker	You and your former partner	Imposed by a judge or magistrates
Children’s Impact	Low-conflict, collaborative stability	High-stress, adversarial confrontation

Professional Credentials & Standards

Nationally Accredited & Regulated Standards

Our certified mediators operate strictly under the codes of conduct established by the UK’s governing family mediation bodies.

Family Mediation Council (FMC)

Regulatory Standards & FMCA Certification

Accredited mediators qualified to issue and sign statutory MIAM court certificates (Form C100 & Form A).

Verified Regulatory Body

College of Mediators

Approved Membership Body

Dedicated to ethical standards, professional supervision, and rigorous continuous practice quality.

Verified Regulatory Body

Resolution

Constructive Family Resolution

Adhering to the non-confrontational Code of Practice prioritizing the welfare and best interests of children.

Verified Regulatory Body

UK Family Law & Practice

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear, authoritative answers regarding UK family mediation, court regulations, and costs.

If you have disputes regarding where children will live or holiday rotas, choose Child Arrangements Mediation. If your separation involves the family home, mortgages, pensions, or debts, choose Financial Mediation. If both areas need resolving, All-Issues Mediation resolves everything together at a reduced total cost.