Mediators registered with the Family Mediation Council • Confidential and impartial process • Online appointments across England and Wales
Attending a MIAM does not commit you to mediation
Mediators registered with the Family Mediation Council • Confidential and impartial process • Online appointments across England and Wales
Attending a MIAM does not commit you to mediation
Understanding mediation requirements before family court
Before certain family court applications can be made in England and Wales, mediation usually needs to be considered first.
This often involves attending a Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting (MIAM) unless a recognised exemption applies.
The guides below explain how MIAMs fit into the court process, when they are required, and how they relate to court applications such as the C100 form.
Start here if you are new to MIAMs or unsure how they relate to mediation.
A clear explanation of what a Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting is and what happens during the appointment.
How mediation requirements sit within the family court process before applications are issued.
Guidance to help you understand whether attending a MIAM is required in your situation.
Situations where attending a MIAM may not be required before making a court application.
These guides explain how mediation requirements relate to court paperwork and applications.
An explanation of the form used to apply to the family court about arrangements for children.
If you are preparing for a court application and need to arrange a MIAM, you can learn more about MIAM appointments here:
If you already know you need to arrange a MIAM appointment: