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Since 29th April 2024, if a person refuses to attend a MIAM (1) and/or fails to make a ‘serious effort’ (2) to resolve their differences, without good reason (which includes providing a full financial disclosure) before (or during) court proceedings, using a suitable Non-Court Dispute Resolution (NCDR) process (3), including mediation, the court is now

The MIAM (Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting) “The Olive branch and the Stick” What is the MIAM ? The MIAM is a Confidential Mediation Info and assessment meeting, between you and an Accredited Mediator, typically taking between 45 mins and 1 hour. If you would like someone else with you (not your former partner) at

If Financial Mediation takes 3 sessions, which is quite typical, a summary of your costs and expert fees is as follows: Charging rate and cost estimate for financial mediation The Mediator’s hourly rate for time spent in mediation and preparing documents is £280 plus vat divided equally between each client ie £140 phr plus vat

Good Intent and Commitment are essential for a successful mediation. The Commitment email you are sent are your MIAMs begins with the statement that Good Intent and Commitment are essential for a successful mediation.Good intent, on its own is not enough, it must be followed through with a strong and clear commitment.It is your commitment

What if your partner refuses to disclose their finances ? Almost every other person coming to me for a MIAM (Mediation Information and Assessment meeting) at the moment tells me that they have been sent by their solicitor because their former partner: is refusing to disclose their finances has completed a Form E (Financial Disclosure

Divorce and Separation can be a very difficult time indeed ! So far, the approach you have been taking feels too complex, confusing, incredibly frustrating and far too expensive. You have separated and want to get through this painful time of your life in the least stressful, quickest and most cost-effective way you can Whatever