Child Arrangements Mediation
Our expert family mediators help separated parents with:
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Child access disputes
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Primary care ('custody')
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Schedules and routine arrangements
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Holidays
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Birthdays
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Schooling
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all other issues
A family mediator helps you work out an agreement that prioritises your children and works practically for parents. They formally document your agreement in a Parenting Plan so you have an independent record.
We have a wealth of experience in child arrangements mediation and understand how emotionally and practically difficult this situation can be.
We help you to reduce conflict, reach agreements and improve future communication.
If a court application is appropriate, we will help parents to access Family Court by providing a signed Mediator Certificate (C100).
Your first step is attending an individual session (often called a ‘MIAM’) with a mediator by video-call. Book your MIAM here.
During your MIAM session, we’ll get to know you and your situation, and advise you on all options. Your mediator will also conduct an assessment to check mediation is safe and appropriate in your circumstances.
We will then contact your ex-partner to start discussions. The individual meeting costs £95. We’ll then access the government’s Mediation Voucher funding which covers the next £500 of costs.
Any questions? Call us on 0800 133 7303 or Contact Us.
Online Mediation offers mediation sessions as a joint conversation by video-call, and also as ‘shuttle’ mediation where you speak with the mediator one at a time. We’ll discuss your options and preferences at your individual meeting. Book your MIAM here.
We support children to have their voices heard in mediation, and can speak privately with children where age-appropriate (usually age 10 and above) and where agreed by both parents. This is called Child Inclusive Mediation and gives children the opportunity to express their views and wishes.
After the Mediation Voucher has been used, our standard fee is £120 per hour.
Your agreement can be made legally binding. Your mediator can write up your agreement formally, and you are open to submit this to court, if this would be helpful. Your mediator will guide you through your options.
If mediation isn't appropriate or doesn’t solve all issues, Family Court may be appropriate. If you are considering Family Court, you must attend an individual meeting (often called a ‘MIAM’) before applying. Click here for further information.