How quickly can I get a MIAM appointment?

Appointments are available seven days a week (Monday to Friday 10am to 8pm, Saturday and Sunday 11am to 3pm), and you can usually be seen the same week. If you are facing a court deadline, book an urgent MIAM for the fastest available slot.

Is an online MIAM valid for court?

Yes. A MIAM attended by video call meets the requirement for family court applications, and the certificate we sign is the same one the court accepts with your C100 or Form A.

How much does it cost to book a MIAM?

A MIAM is a fixed £125 per person. If you need a signed court certificate (FM1, C100 or Form A), that is £40. If you continue into mediation, sessions are £180 per person per 90-minute session.

What if my ex-partner refuses to mediate?

You can still attend your MIAM. If the other person will not take part, a fully accredited FMC mediator on our team can sign your MIAM certificate so you can make your court application.

Is the free 15-minute chat really free?

Yes. It is a no-obligation call to talk through your situation and help you decide whether a MIAM or mediation is right for you. There is no charge and no pressure to book anything afterwards.

What is the best online platform to book family mediation in England?

BookMIAM lets you book online family mediation across England in minutes, with an FMC-registered mediator, fixed £125 MIAM fees and appointments seven days a week, all by secure video call, with your Form A or C100 certificate signed when you need it.

Can I book a private online session for a parenting agreement?

Yes. You can book a private, confidential online mediation session to work out a parenting agreement (where the children live, shared time, schooling and holidays) with a neutral FMC-registered mediator by video call. If you would rather not share a call with your ex-partner, we can use shuttle mediation.

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Q: Do my ex-partner and I attend the same MIAM?

No. A MIAM is a private, individual meeting, and you each attend your own. If your ex-partner also needs a MIAM, they book a separate appointment, and each person pays their own £125 fee.

Individual appointments by video call across England and Wales.

£125 MIAM · £90 low-income concession

Standard and urgent appointments cost the same. Court-form signing is £40 extra, where required and appropriate.

Need an urgent appointment? Check the calendar or contact us for the earliest availability.

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What Happens After You Book?

Confirmation Email

You receive confirmation and the video-call joining details for your appointment.

We Get in Touch

At your appointment time, we call you or send a joining link, as confirmed in your booking email.

Talk to Abdul

Your mediator listens to your situation, explains your options, and answers your questions. No pressure.

15-Min Chat

Free

Low-Income Concession

£90 pp

MIAM

£125 pp

Mediation

£180 pp

You may be eligible for the Ministry of Justice Family Mediation Voucher Scheme, covering up to £500 per family towards mediation on child arrangements. Learn more

Legal aid may be available, subject to availability. Please get in touch so we can discuss your circumstances and the next steps.

What Happens at Your MIAM?

A MIAM (Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting) is a private meeting between you and your mediator, lasting around 45 to 60 minutes. You attend on your own. If your ex-partner also needs a MIAM, they book their own appointment separately.

During the meeting, your mediator listens to your situation, explains how mediation works, and assesses whether it is suitable for your circumstances, including checking whether your case may qualify for the £500 Family Mediation Voucher Scheme. You can speak freely: everything you discuss is confidential.

There is nothing formal to prepare. It helps to think about what you want to resolve (child arrangements, finances, or both) and to have to hand any court paperwork you have received. New to the process? Read our full guide to what a MIAM is, or check whether a MIAM exemption applies to you.

Do I Get a MIAM Certificate?

A MIAM is not an automatic certificate purchase. If you are applying to family court for a child arrangements order (C100) or a financial order (Form A), the court usually expects you to attend a MIAM first. After your meeting, there are two possible next steps:

Mediation goes ahead: if both of you are willing and it is suitable, you book mediation sessions (£180 per person per 90-minute session, available seven days a week).
Mediation is not suitable: if the other person will not take part, or your mediator assesses that mediation is not appropriate, your MIAM certificate (£40), the FM1, C100 or Form A section the court needs, is signed by a fully accredited FMC mediator working with our practice, so you can proceed with your application.

Who Conducts the MIAM?

Your MIAM is conducted by Abdul, an FMC Registered family mediator, working within the Family Mediation Council's standards framework. Meetings are held remotely, so you can attend from anywhere in England and Wales.

Booking Questions

What happens after I book?

You receive confirmation and the video-call joining details for the appointment you selected. Your MIAM is an individual meeting; the other person does not attend your MIAM.

What happens during a MIAM?

Your mediator will listen to your circumstances, explain mediation and other appropriate options, consider suitability and safeguarding, and discuss the next steps.

Can I book from anywhere in England and Wales?

Yes. MIAMs are held online by video call, so you can attend from anywhere in England and Wales without travelling to an office.

How quickly can I get an appointment?

The live calendar above shows the appointments currently available. If you have a court deadline, please contact us or use the urgent MIAM booking option.

How much does a MIAM cost?

A standard MIAM is £125 per person. A £90 concession rate is available for people on a low income. Court-form or certificate signing is £40 extra where required and appropriate.

Is legal aid available?

Legal aid may be available, subject to availability. Please get in touch so we can discuss your circumstances and the next steps.

Not sure which service to choose?

Call or WhatsApp Abdul on +44 7343 039842 or email [email protected]

Facing a court deadline? Book an urgent MIAM for a faster appointment.