MIAM – Mediation Information Assessment Meeting
What is a MIAM?
A MIAM, also known as Mediation Information Assessment Meeting, is an individual, confidential [1] subject to safeguarding, meeting with a Mediator.
A MIAM is an opportunity for you to safely discuss your circumstances with our experienced Accredited Mediator.
The Family Mediation Council have useful information available on their website about MIAMS What is a MIAM? - Family Mediation Council
What happens in a MIAM?
All potential Mediation participants will be invited to attend an individual MIAM.
MIAMs can take place remotely using digital platforms including ZOOM, Facetime, WhatsAPP and Teams.
A MIAM usually last between 45minutes to 1hour.
During the MIAM, we will provide you with impartial information about the different processes which could be available to assist you in relation to the arrangements for your children and or the division of your finances, including Mediation and other Non Court processes as well as litigation (Court). This is to help you to consider and decide whether Mediation or another process could help you to achieve the best outcome for your family.
The Mediator may provide you with details of services which maybe able to provide you with support and assistance.
The MIAM is an opportunity to explore with a qualified and experienced Mediator, your understanding of the Mediation process and answer any questions you may have about it, to establish whether you are willing to engage in it.
The meeting is confidential (subject to safeguarding concerns) to enable you to discuss all the issues you feel are important, in your circumstances.
As Accredited Mediators and members of the Family Mediation Council (FMC) we conduct MIAMS in a manner which is consistent with the standards as introduced by the Family Mediation Standards Board (FMSB) of the Family Mediation Council (FMC).
Are you required to attend a MIAM?
The Mediation process is voluntary, however, there is an expectation that families attend a MIAM and at all times consider the appropriateness of non court dispute processes.
No one can be required to attend a MIAM.
Family Law legislation states that there is an expectation that everyone attends a MIAM, even if they don’t want to Mediate, unless evidence can be provided that an exemption applies. Should an exemption be claimed, the Court will require evidence to support it and will review the appropriateness.
The Courts as off April 2024 are required to consider the appropriateness of Non Court Dispute Resolution, at every stage of litigation proceedings and can require parties to file a statement or statements detailing their views on non court dispute resolution.
The Midlands Family Circuit (Court) have produced a number of YouTube videos to assist Families who are considering issuing Court Applications:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VaE3uRMsvM&list=PLtk_X8Uli4krJVGlhpvqZ4tEBBPWDqXyH&index=1
Alternative ways of resolving family disputes (youtube.com)
A MIAM, also known as Mediation Information Assessment Meeting, is an individual, confidential [1] subject to safeguarding, meeting with a Mediator.
A MIAM is an opportunity for you to safely discuss your circumstances with our experienced Accredited Mediator.
The Family Mediation Council have useful information available on their website about MIAMS What is a MIAM? - Family Mediation Council
What happens in a MIAM?
All potential Mediation participants will be invited to attend an individual MIAM.
MIAMs can take place remotely using digital platforms including ZOOM, Facetime, WhatsAPP and Teams.
A MIAM usually last between 45minutes to 1hour.
During the MIAM, we will provide you with impartial information about the different processes which could be available to assist you in relation to the arrangements for your children and or the division of your finances, including Mediation and other Non Court processes as well as litigation (Court). This is to help you to consider and decide whether Mediation or another process could help you to achieve the best outcome for your family.
The Mediator may provide you with details of services which maybe able to provide you with support and assistance.
The MIAM is an opportunity to explore with a qualified and experienced Mediator, your understanding of the Mediation process and answer any questions you may have about it, to establish whether you are willing to engage in it.
The meeting is confidential (subject to safeguarding concerns) to enable you to discuss all the issues you feel are important, in your circumstances.
As Accredited Mediators and members of the Family Mediation Council (FMC) we conduct MIAMS in a manner which is consistent with the standards as introduced by the Family Mediation Standards Board (FMSB) of the Family Mediation Council (FMC).
Are you required to attend a MIAM?
The Mediation process is voluntary, however, there is an expectation that families attend a MIAM and at all times consider the appropriateness of non court dispute processes.
No one can be required to attend a MIAM.
Family Law legislation states that there is an expectation that everyone attends a MIAM, even if they don’t want to Mediate, unless evidence can be provided that an exemption applies. Should an exemption be claimed, the Court will require evidence to support it and will review the appropriateness.
The Courts as off April 2024 are required to consider the appropriateness of Non Court Dispute Resolution, at every stage of litigation proceedings and can require parties to file a statement or statements detailing their views on non court dispute resolution.
The Midlands Family Circuit (Court) have produced a number of YouTube videos to assist Families who are considering issuing Court Applications:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VaE3uRMsvM&list=PLtk_X8Uli4krJVGlhpvqZ4tEBBPWDqXyH&index=1
Alternative ways of resolving family disputes (youtube.com)