Family mediation
Family mediation: your complete guide
Family mediation helps separating couples agree about children, money and property without going to court. Start with the guides below.
The five stages, from MIAM to written outcome.
What does a family mediator do?
The mediator’s role, and what they do not do.
The principles of family mediation
Voluntary, confidential, impartial and party-led.
How agreements become enforceable.
When mediation is not suitable
Screening, safety and safer routes.
How children get a voice.
How much family mediation costs
Fees, the £500 voucher and legal aid.
Family mediator training and accreditation (FMCA)
How mediators train, qualify and earn FMCA accreditation.
Mediating from separate rooms, and when it helps.
Online family mediation: how remote sessions work
How remote video sessions work in practice.
Mediation with solicitors more closely involved.
Two mediators working together on your case.
What can family mediation cover?
Children, money, property: what you can bring to mediation.
A short history of family mediation in England and Wales
How family mediation developed in England and Wales.