Family Mediation Costs & Pricing
MIAM Costs and Mediation Fees
A standard or urgent MIAM costs £125 per person, with a £90 concession for people on a low income. Appointments are held by video call.
Court-form signing is £40 extra, where required and appropriate: £165 total, or £130 with the concession. Court application fees are separate.
If you continue with mediation, sessions cost £180 per person for 90 minutes. The number of sessions and any additional documents depend on your circumstances.
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Standard or urgent Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting (MIAM) | £125.00 per person |
| MIAM Concession Rate (for anyone on a low income) | £90.00 per person |
| Court-form signing, where required and appropriate | £40.00 extra |
| Mediation sessions (seven days a week) | £180.00 per person per session (90 minutes) |
| Preparation of open statement of financial information | £150.00 per person |
| Preparation of parenting plan | £150.00 per person |
| Preparation of memorandum of understanding | £300.00 per person |
What Determines the Total Cost?
Your total depends on whether you need a MIAM only, court-form signing, further mediation sessions or additional documents. The fees for each service are listed above. Any court application fees and independent legal advice are separate.
The £500 Family Mediation Voucher Scheme
The scheme may contribute up to £500 per family towards eligible mediation sessions, subject to suitability and availability. It does not cover the MIAM. See the official voucher guidance.
On attendance of a MIAM, your trained mediator will assess the issues you seek to resolve to see if they are suitable for mediation and meet the eligibility requirements for the voucher scheme.
Not all cases are eligible under the scheme. The case types specified below are eligible for a mediation voucher:
- A dispute or application regarding a child (e.g. child arrangement orders, contact, residence).
- A dispute or application regarding family financial matters where you are also involved in a dispute or application relating to a child.
It is important to remember that mediation is only an option when both people agree to take part in it, so you and the other person will need to agree to mediate.
You do not apply for the voucher yourself. A fully accredited FMC mediator on our team claims it on your behalf. For full details, see our guide to the £500 voucher scheme.
Do You Offer Legal Aid?
Legal aid may be available, subject to eligibility and availability. Please get in touch so we can discuss your circumstances and the next steps.
You may still be eligible for the £500 Family Mediation Voucher Scheme, which is not means-tested and which we can claim on your behalf.