Do I need to attend a MIAM if my ex contacts a Mediator?
The simple answer is no, however the MIAM is a meeting just with yourself and the Mediator, so your ex won’t be there. If your ex-partner is considering applying to the courts then he or she will have to attend a MIAM with an accredited qualified Mediator.
The mediator will usually always invite you to attend as they have a responsibility to consider if they can help you via mediation without the court getting involved this is because it is better for children if parents can resolve things themselves. Please see more about the benefits of Family Mediation
It is important to know that attending Mediation is voluntary and sometimes the court might send you back to mediation if the judge thinks it is the best way forward.
What will happen if we don’t want to mediate or the mediator doesn’t think it is suitable?
If one of you or both of you do not wish to mediate after you have attended the MIAM meeting, then the Mediators job is finished and we will close your case.
You will be able to ask the mediator to sign your court form (C100) or Form A to say you have attended a MIAM. There is a fee for this if you are not eligible for Legal Aid.
When you have attended your MIAM and you are considering whether to mediate or not, it is worth remembering that if you have attended a MIAM meeting and you have then opted not to try mediation, then a judge may tell you that you have to come to mediation.
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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.
