Attending a MIAM does not commit you to mediation
Online MIAM Appointments for C100 Court Applications
If you are completing a C100 court form, you will usually need to attend a MIAM before your application can proceed, unless a recognised exemption applies.


A MIAM (Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting) is a private meeting where a mediator explains the mediation process and discusses your situation.
The meeting also confirms that mediation has been considered before court proceedings move forward.
In most cases, yes.
Before submitting a C100 application, the court expects you to attend a Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting (MIAM) unless a recognised exemption applies. During your MIAM:

Attending a MIAM does not commit you to mediation. It confirms that mediation has been considered before court proceedings move forward.


Some people attend a MIAM simply to meet the court requirement.
Others decide to continue into mediation.
Where suitable and both parties agree, mediation can help resolve child arrangement issues before a contested hearing becomes necessary.
The MIAM is the first step in either route.
Clearway Mediation provides MIAM appointments through a structured, professionally managed service designed to ensure clarity and consistency throughout the process. Our service focuses on:

Each MIAM is conducted as a private, one-to-one online meeting, allowing your circumstances to be discussed calmly and confidentially.


Appointments are delivered by mediators working within the Clearway Mediation service who are registered with the Family Mediation Council.

All MIAMs are conducted in accordance with recognised professional standards and established codes of practice governing family mediation. This helps ensure:
Standard MIAM
Per person
Within 24 hours, subject to availability
Evening or weekend MIAM
Outside standard hours
Prices are per person and include completion of the MIAM certificate where required. There are no hidden charges.
If you are completing a C100 form and need to arrange your MIAM, you can book your appointment below.
If you would prefer to ask a question before arranging a MIAM: