Family Mediation
Since April 2011, anyone applying to go to court for a divorce is required to first attend a meeting with a mediator (MIAM) to discuss alternative out-of-court options for separation. Couples can also contact a mediator without a referral. Family mediation has become a common choice for separating couples who want to avoid going to court and reduce the cost and duration of the separation process. Mediation is suitable for couples with children, couples who have recently broken up, or those who have been living apart for several years. It can also be used to dissolve a civil partnership. Mediation ...
