At Arch Family Mediation, we’re proud to offer the government’s £500 family mediation voucher to help cover the cost of mediation where discussions involve arrangements for children. To make mediation as accessible as possible, we’ve structured our fees so that the voucher covers the full cost of the first joint session - including preparation and…
read moreWhen I did my mediation training 8 years ago we were told that the mediation process involved meeting each person individually, followed by a series of joint meetings during which decisions were hopefully made. We would then write up the proposals and financial circumstances, and each party would go and see separate lawyers to take…
read moreFamily mediation is primarily designed for couples who are separating or who have separated. When people separate there are usually important decisions to make, such as the arrangements for the children or how finances should be divided. Often people need some help making these decisions. For example, emotions might understandably be running high and communication…
read moreIndividual meetings (MIAMs) The first stage of any mediation is for you to attend an individual meeting with us. This is often referred to as a MIAM which is an acronym for Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting. This meeting takes place online, lasts up to an hour and costs £150 at Arch Family Mediation. This…
read moreA MIAM is short for Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting. It is a meeting between you and the mediator, it lasts around an hour and at Arch Family Mediation it costs £150. It is the first step of the mediation process, and is a prerequisite to joint meetings taking place between you and the other…
read moreSeparation is a challenging period that often comes with heightened emotions and complex decision-making. Mediation offers a structured and more amicable approach to making decisions and resolving disagreements, helping to reach resolutions without resorting to the Court. In this blog, we explore the mediation process and its benefits, helping you decide if it’s the right…
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