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
A MIAM is often the first step in starting family mediation and is required before many family court applications.
Clearway Mediation provides MIAM appointments across England and Wales, delivered by mediators registered with the Family Mediation Council. Evening, weekend, and urgent MIAM appointments may be available where required.
A MIAM is often the first step in the mediation process.
The meeting allows a mediator to explain how mediation works, discuss your situation, and consider whether mediation may help you reach practical agreements following separation.
For many people, the MIAM is the point where mediation begins.
A MIAM is also required before certain family court applications can be made, unless a legal exemption applies. You may be asked to attend a MIAM if you are:
The meeting confirms that mediation has been considered before court proceedings can move forward.
A MIAM is a private meeting between you and a mediator. During the meeting, the mediator will:
The meeting is structured, confidential, and focused on your circumstances.
It is not a mediation session and does not involve the other person.
If you already know you need a MIAM for a court application — or would like to begin mediation — you can request an appointment.
Clearway Mediation provides MIAM appointments delivered online across England and Wales by mediators registered with the Family Mediation Council.
Appointments are scheduled individually to ensure appropriate time and attention is given to each case. Subject to availability, we may offer:
If you are working to a court deadline, this can be indicated when requesting a booking.
You do not need to decide in advance whether mediation is suitable.
A MIAM is the stage where this is considered carefully, based on your individual circumstances.
Many people attend a MIAM unsure whether mediation will work in their situation. In some cases, mediation can still proceed in a structured way, or alternative next steps can be explained clearly. During the meeting, the mediator will consider factors such as:
If mediation is not appropriate, this will be explained clearly, and the necessary confirmation for court purposes can be provided.
Following a MIAM, one of two outcomes will usually apply:
Where a court application is being made, the mediator can complete the relevant section of the court form to confirm that a MIAM has taken place, or that an exemption applies.
This confirmation is commonly referred to as a MIAM certificate within the court process.
Court forms are completed in line with recognised professional standards.
MIAMs are provided as part of our wider family mediation service. This means:
MIAM appointments are delivered by mediators working within the Clearway Mediation service who are registered with the Family Mediation Council.
Appointments are conducted in line with recognised professional standards and established codes of practice governing family mediation. This supports:
Professional standards apply whether mediation proceeds or not.
MIAM pricing is clear and explained upfront.
Full details are available before booking.
If you know you need a MIAM, you can request an appointment.
No. A MIAM confirms that mediation has been considered. You are not required to continue with mediation if it is not suitable.
No. A MIAM is a private meeting between you and the mediator.
Appointments are offered subject to availability. Urgent appointments may be available where court deadlines apply.
Where a court application is being made, the mediator can complete the relevant section of the court form to confirm that a MIAM has taken place or that an exemption applies.
If mediation does not appear appropriate, this will be explained clearly and the necessary confirmation for court purposes can be provided where required.