Child Inclusive Mediation

Child Inclusive Mediation

Child Inclusive Mediation

Child Inclusive Mediation
Child Inclusive Mediation

Child Inclusive Mediation

At Children 1st Mediation our Family Mediators are specially trained to include children as part of the mediation process.

Mediators must now routinely consider with parents whether they feel that it is important that their child’s views are heard for children aged 10+. Sometimes children younger than 10 may be able to have their say too. The Mediator will help you consider whether it might be helpful to meet with your child or children.

Involving children in mediation can be very complex and a great deal of consideration and preparation is needed before a mediator will speak to a child. There are several things to think about which may be dependant on the age and maturity of the child. The child and both parents have to agree to the child meeting with the mediator.

Children 1st Mediation Services
Children 1st Mediation Services

The Mediation Process

Child Inclusive Mediation

Talking to children in Mediation

Children like to be informed and they appreciate having their views and opinions heard, although it is important that they do not feel responsible for the overall decisions.

Parents sometimes suggest that the child or children are involved in the mediation process. Sometimes the child makes the suggestion. It is important that parents understand the views, needs and desires of their children and involving them in the mediation process may be a good way to do this.

What does it involve?

Direct consultation with children involves a family mediator who is trained as a child consultant talking with a child or children as a part of a mediation in which arrangements are being made for children.

  • Consultations with a child usually last approximately 45 minutes.
  • Siblings will be seen separately or together depending on what the children themselves prefer.
  • The child can either meet with the mediator who is already working with the parents or, as often happens, with a different mediator.

How much does Mediation cost?

Before the MIAM the admin team will speak to you to find out if you may be eligible for Legal Aid, if you or your ex-partner is eligible then this meeting will be FREE for you, otherwise

MIAM £120 inc vat.

We offer have £500 Voucher scheme for Child Arrangement Mediation, which is shared between you towards the cost of your mediation fees.

Depending on the experience level of the Mediator and the complexity of your case the fees range from;

    Per person per 1.5hr mediation    
Consultant Mediator   £234    
Senior Practice Consultant Mediator   £255    

All fees are per person and inclusive of VAT.

If you require the mediator to provide you with a written summary of proposals or an open financial statement these will be charged in addition to the fees above. The mediator can explain these fees to you at the MIAM or in the mediation.

If you are a mediating about child arrangements a one off voucher can be applied for which will pay up to £500 towards the time in joint mediation meetings. Click here for more details.

Child Inclusive Mediation

More about Child Consultations

Children like to be informed and they appreciate having their views and opinions heard, although they need to understand that they are not responsible for the overall decision.

Involving children in mediation can be very complex and a great deal of preparation is needed before a mediator will speak to a child.

Different considerations apply depending on the age and maturity of the child.

The child and both the parents have to agree to the consultation. It is the mediator’s decision whether child consultation is appropriate.

  • Couldn’t praise them enough ,had a wonderful experience staff are friendly compassionate. Our mediator Mabel was so helpful and knowledgeable really helped us with our financial agreement made the process so much easier ! Thank you
    Mark Wade
    Apr 2023
  • Mabel is very experienced and a meeting with her is incredibly hepful and reassuring. Just knowing that you are not alone with your concerns is very helful and that generally a pathway to solving family problems can be found.
    Francis Dufort
    Feb 2023
  • Thanks so much to Mabel, the financial mediation process was excellent. I was dreading having to go through this with my soon to be ex husband to sort out our finances, but Mabel guided us through expertly and impartially. I can highly recommend using this service, as not only is it very professional, but they are very flexible around work comittments you have etc and can hold meetings on face time or zoom.
    Jenni Dagger
    Mar 2021
  • I have spent 30000 solicitors fees I only hoped my ex had accepted Mediation earlier. In one meeting after 1 year the mediator Mabel was amazing, fantastic her patience, her wisdom and skills got me contact with my children who are my life. She was honest and truthful and told both of us stop blaming and move forward. All I wanted was same amount of time with most precious thing on this planet our children. Please we need to end conflict and this mediation is the way forward for all problems. Do not waste your money in court.
    Amarjit Singh
    Feb 2020
    Children 1st Mediation Services

    Why Choose Children 1st Mediation?

    Our team of Professionally qualified Family Mediators have over 80 years collective experience in Mediation, so you can be sure you’re getting the best service. We believe in you retaining the decision making between you.

    All of our Family Mediators are qualified and registered which means they are required to work within the parameters of family law and will consider with you both how the family court may deal with things. The mediator will help you navigate your way through the process towards finding workable solution for you both that can then be made legally binding as part of your divorce or legal separation.

    Over 90% of our mediation’s lead to an outcome that both people are positive about, which makes us one of the most successful mediation services in England. This means that both of you have found a settlement that you can both live with, which avoids the need for court intervention, which no one wants. All of our mediators are accredited with the Ministry of Justice to undertake Family Mediation in both financial and Children’s issues so you can be confident your in safe hands.