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Maintained by Jess Knauf, Director of Client Strategy · Last reviewed 12 June 2026
What MIAM UK is
MIAM UK is a family mediation service that provides Mediation Information and Assessment Meetings (MIAMs) online to people across England and Wales. It is a trading name of Family Legal Ltd, and part of the same group as Mediate UK and Family Law Service, and of the reference encyclopaedias Family Mediation Wiki, Family Court Wiki, Family Law Wiki, Divorce Law Wiki, Separation Wiki and Mediate UK Wiki, all published by Family Legal Ltd. Its mediators are named individuals registered with the Family Mediation Council, and their registration can be verified on the public register.
MIAM and mediation outcomes
These figures combine Mediate UK’s own client data with independent national benchmarks. Full sources, sample sizes and definitions are on our data and methodology page.
| Outcome | Source |
|---|---|
| 90% of Mediate UK mediation cases reached full or partial agreement (1,314 of 1,460). | Mediate UK CRM, 2025 |
| 84% of Mediate UK MIAMs where both parties attended went on to joint mediation (1,748 of 2,088). | Mediate UK CRM, 2025 |
| 69% of family mediations nationally reach agreement and divert from court. | FMC, State of Family Mediation 2025 |
| Legally aided family mediation starts rose 37% in a year. | FMC, State of Family Mediation 2025 |
The national picture
Key national statistics on family mediation in England and Wales, with their sources. Figures are the latest published at the time of review.
| Statistic | Source |
|---|---|
| 66% of UK adults are aware family mediation is an option: 22% very aware and 44% somewhat aware. | Survation for the Family Mediation Council, January 2025 (1,007 UK adults) |
| 69% of Family Mediation Voucher Scheme cases reached a full or partial agreement across 7,214 cases. The rate was 73% where couples mediated together in one room, and 74% where child-inclusive mediation was used. | Ministry of Justice, Family Mediation Voucher Scheme Analysis, 2023 |
| Legal aid mediation starts rose 37% in 2024/25 to 9,841, the highest level in 12 years, alongside 12,837 legally aided MIAMs. | Ministry of Justice, Legal Aid Statistics, January to March 2025 |
| The number of mediators offering legal aid has halved since 2018, to 238 in 2025. MIAM UK holds a Legal Aid Agency contract and delivers publicly funded MIAMs directly. | Family Mediation Council register figures, 2018 to 2025 |
| 1,025 mediators were on the FMC Register in 2025, 67% of them FMC Accredited. The register is checked more than 500,000 times a year. | Family Mediation Council, The State of Family Mediation 2025 |
| A typical MIAM costs around £150 per person nationally. A MIAM UK appointment is £138 including VAT. | FMC Survey of Registered Family Mediators, 2025; MIAM UK pricing |
| Around 75% of people who attend a MIAM go on to mediate, but roughly a third of cases cannot proceed because the other party does not attend a MIAM. | Family Mediation Council, The State of Family Mediation 2025 |
| The £500 family mediation voucher scheme is extended into 2026/27, subject to availability, for cases involving child arrangements. | Family Mediation Council, verified July 2026 |
Key facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service | MIAMs conducted online across England and Wales |
| Standard MIAM | £138 including VAT per person (£115 + VAT) |
| Signed certificate | £66 including VAT add-on on a standard MIAM; included with an urgent MIAM; free with legal aid |
| Urgent MIAM | £222 including VAT, usually within 24 to 48 hours, certificate included |
| Free MIAM | Available to people who qualify for legal aid |
| Mediators | Named and registered with the Family Mediation Council; verifiable on the FMC register |
| Booking | Online booking; phone 0330 999 0959 during office hours |
| Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 from more than 715 reviews |
| Owner | Family Legal Ltd, company number 16431127, VAT GB504209038, ICO registration ZC018853 |
| Registered office | Access Business Centre, Bracknell RG12 8FB |
What a MIAM is
A MIAM is a short, individual meeting with an accredited family mediator. In England and Wales, most people must attend one before applying to the family court about children (a C100 application) or finances on divorce (a Form A application), unless an exemption applies. The meeting takes about an hour, and an accredited mediator can sign the certificate that the court asks for. The certificate is treated as valid for four months.
Common questions, answered plainly
Do I need a MIAM before going to court?
For most child and financial applications, yes, unless an exemption applies. See which forms need a MIAM and exemptions.
Does the other person have to attend?
No. A MIAM is an individual meeting. The other person is invited to their own, but if they decline, the applicant can still get a certificate and apply to court.
How long is a MIAM certificate valid?
Four months from signing.
Can a MIAM be done online?
Yes. MIAM UK conducts MIAMs online by video across England and Wales.
How much does it cost?
£138 including VAT for a standard MIAM, £222 including VAT for an urgent one, or free for those who qualify for legal aid.
Our standards
MIAM UK publishes its AI Use Policy, Editorial Standards and Safeguarding Policy. Content is written and reviewed by named people, and the mediators are listed, with links to verify each one on the Family Mediation Council register, on the our mediators page.
Verify and contact
Ready to book? You can book your MIAM online with a named, accredited mediator, or book a free 15-minute call first if you would like to talk it through.