Book a MIAM in London
Book Your MIAM Online or In Person in London
A MIAM (Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting) is your first meeting with an accredited family mediator. You normally need one before applying to the family court about children or finances in England and Wales, unless an exemption applies.
What Is a MIAM and Why Do You Need One?
Your MIAM is a private, confidential meeting between you and an accredited family mediator, without your ex-partner present. The mediator explains how mediation works, answers your questions and assesses whether it is suitable for your situation.
Courts now expect you to consider mediation before making an application about children or finances, and can take into account whether you tried. If mediation is not suitable, or the other person does not attend, your mediator can sign the court form you need.
You can attend your MIAM online from anywhere, or in person at our Waterloo, St Pancras or Sutton offices.
What happens at your MIAM
✓ One-to-one meeting with an accredited mediator
✓ Your options explained, including mediation and court
✓ Suitability and safety assessment
✓ Funding checked, including legal aid and the £500 voucher
✓ Lasts up to one hour
✓ Court form signed if mediation does not go ahead
We Now Offer Legal Aid
If you are eligible for legal aid, all of your mediation could be completely free, including your MIAM. And if the other person is not eligible, they still receive their MIAM and first joint mediation session free of charge.
Choose Your MIAM
Three Ways to Get Started
Standard MIAM
Your first confidential meeting with an accredited family mediator. Available online within 48 hours. Lasts up to one hour.
Book Online NowUrgent MIAM
Need a MIAM quickly for a court application? Same or next-day appointments available online. Includes your signed court form.
Book an Urgent MIAMIn-Person MIAM
Meet face-to-face with a mediator at our Waterloo, St Pancras or Sutton offices. Ideal if you prefer in-room appointments.
Enquire NowOur London MIAM Locations
Online MIAMs are available UK-wide within 48 hours.
Content on this page is written and reviewed by Jess Knauf, Director of Client Strategy at Mediate UK. Our mediators are accredited by the Family Mediation Council.
Ready to Book Your MIAM?
Booking takes a few minutes, and online appointments are available within 48 hours. If you are not sure a MIAM is right for you yet, our friendly team can talk it through first.
Have questions first? Read our most commonly asked questions.