Attending a MIAM does not commit you to mediation
Attending a MIAM does not commit you to mediation
Before submitting a C100 form to the family court, you will usually be required to attend a Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting (MIAM) unless an exemption applies.
This requirement confirms that mediation has been considered before court proceedings begin. Attending a MIAM is often the simplest way to meet this requirement and avoid delay.
Evening, weekend, and urgent MIAM appointments (within 24 hours) may be available where required.
In most cases, yes — unless a recognised exemption applies.
Before submitting a C100 form, you will usually need to attend a MIAM (Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting ). In most cases, attending a MIAM is the simplest way to meet this requirement and avoid delay. At a MIAM:
Attending a MIAM does not require you to continue with mediation, but ensures the court requirement is met so your application can proceed.
There are specific circumstances where you may not need to attend a MIAM before submitting a C100 form. Common exemptions can include:
If you believe an exemption applies, this can be discussed. In many cases, attending a MIAM is still the simplest way to ensure the court requirement
is satisfied.
The court ultimately decides whether an exemption is valid.
A MIAM is a private meeting between you and a mediator.
During the meeting:
Where appropriate, mediation may proceed.
If mediation does not go ahead, the relevant section of your C100 form can still be completed.
Many C100 applications arise from communication breakdown around children.
Where appropriate, mediation can provide a structured way to address these issues before a contested court hearing. Mediation can offer:
Mediation can help resolve issues before a contested court hearing and may reduce the need for further proceedings.
If you submit a C100 form without completing the MIAM requirement (and without a valid exemption), the court may return your application. Attending a MIAM early can help ensure:
Clarity at the beginning often prevents complications later.
If you need a MIAM certificate for a C100 form, you can arrange an appointment through our mediation service.
Clearway Mediation provides MIAM appointments delivered online across England and Wales by mediators registered with the Family Mediation Council.
If you need a MIAM certificate for a C100 application
In most cases, yes — unless a recognised exemption applies. The MIAM confirms that mediation has been considered before court proceedings begin.
Attending a MIAM early can help prevent delay by ensuring the court requirement has been addressed before submission.
Exemptions can be discussed during a MIAM. The court ultimately decides whether an exemption is valid.
Where appropriate, mediation can provide a structured way to discuss child arrangements and potentially reduce the need for contested court hearings.
Yes. If mediation is not suitable or does not go ahead, the relevant section of the C100 form can be completed in line with professional standards.