How the process works from start to finish

STEP ONE: Following a free initial telephone consultation, you will be invited to a Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting (MIAM) to discuss in confidence the issues requiring resolution. We will outline the mediation process and ascertain its suitability for your situation. This meeting typically lasts one hour. Should you agree to mediate and it is deemed appropriate, we will extend an invitation to your ex-partner for a MIAM.

STEP TWO: If both parties agree to mediate and it remains a viable option, we will schedule your initial mediation session. Should mediation be unsuitable or you choose not to proceed, we will issue a MIAM certificate, which is necessary for initiating court proceedings, regardless of your decision to mediate.

STEP THREE: In joint mediation sessions, the mediator assists in formulating proposals on significant issues, such as child arrangements or financial and property matters.

STEP FOUR: Proposals from both you and your ex-partner are documented in a non-binding summary, often referred to as a Memorandum of Understanding. In financial cases, an Open Financial Statement may also be drafted. Following legal consultation, these proposals may be formalised into a consent order and submitted for judicial approval.