Is mediation cheaper than going to court?

Yes, significantly. Mediation typically costs under £2,000 total. Solicitor fees for court can range from £5,000 to £30,000+ per person.

Can I split the mediation cost with my ex?

The fee is per person per session, so each person pays their own £180. You cannot split a single session fee, but you each pay separately.

Is there VAT on mediation?

Our prices are inclusive. There is no additional VAT charged on top of the listed fees.

Family Mediation Costs & Pricing

Q: How much does a MIAM cost?

A MIAM costs a fixed fee of £100 per person. The court certificate (FM1, C100, or Form A) is an additional £60.

Q: Do you offer legal aid?

No. BookMIAM does not take on legal aid clients. Our fees are private and fixed: £100 per person for a MIAM, £60 for the court certificate, and £180 per person per 90-minute mediation session. Legal aid is available for family mediation through providers contracted with the Legal Aid Agency, and you can check your eligibility at gov.uk/check-legal-aid. If you are eligible, you will be better served by a mediation service that offers it. You may still be eligible for the £500 Family Mediation Voucher Scheme, which is not means-tested.

Fixed Fee Family Mediation

How much does a MIAM cost? With BookMIAM it is a fixed £100 per person, mediation sessions are £180 per person, and your court certificate is £60. We believe in clear, fixed fee mediation with no hidden costs. Our mediation costs are straightforward, and we will always tell you upfront what you will pay. Here is our full fee structure.

Service	Fee
Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting (MIAM)	£100.00 per person
MIAM certificate / FM1 / Form A / Form C100 for court purposes	£60.00
Mediation sessions (7 days a week, 9am to 10pm)	£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

Is Mediation Cheaper Than a Solicitor?

Yes, significantly. Mediation costs in the UK are a fraction of what you would pay for solicitor-led court proceedings. A typical mediation case costs around £750 per person. Solicitor fees for a contested court hearing can range from £5,000 to £30,000 or more per person. Mediation is the cheapest way to get divorced when there are disputes to resolve.

The £500 Family Mediation Voucher Scheme

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. Your mediator claims it on your behalf. For full details, see our guide to the £500 voucher scheme.

Do You Offer Legal Aid?

No. BookMIAM does not take on legal aid clients. All our fees are private and fixed, as set out above.

Legal aid is available for family mediation through providers contracted with the Legal Aid Agency, and if you are on a low income or receive certain benefits you may be eligible for it. You can check at gov.uk/check-legal-aid. If you are eligible, you will be better served by a mediation service that offers legal aid, because it can cover the full cost of your MIAM and your mediation sessions.

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.