Family Mediation Services
We provide family mediation services to support people in reaching mutual agreements over child arrangements and financial matters, when they are going through separation or divorce.
Family Mediation Council accredited mediators
90% Success Rate
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What is Family Mediation?
If you and your ex-partner are struggling to finalise your arrangements around the finances, assets and children, then we are here to help. The breakdown of a relationship is not easy, and our mediators are here to guide you through the process to help you achieve an agreement that you and your-ex partner are comfortable with.
Our family mediation process will support you both to communicate more effectively in the interest of not only yourselves but where applicable for your children. We have a thorough process which enables you to be confident that you have made the right decision when you make an agreement.
90%
our clients reach an amicable resolution that everybody is comfortable with!
Start the Mediation Process
What you need to do:
Step 2
The mediator will guide you through the process, exploring the steps we take
Step 4
Mediator to prepare your final agreement
What our family mediation service includes:
- A dedicated contactable team who will support you through the whole process
- Information provided by the mediator specific to your situation and concerns
- A mediation preparation guide to support you before your mediation session
- Free summary after your mediation session.
Why Choose Access Mediation Services in Worcester?
Resolve disputes in 1-4 sessions (compared to months in court) and save thousands in legal fees:
We have a limited number of same-day MIAM appointments, so don’t miss out and book yours now!
We do also offer evening and weekend MIAM appointments.
Effective Communication
Our service helps you to discuss issues in a calm manner which helps us to move you and your ex-partner towards resolution. A resolution that you are both more likely to be comfortable with.
Clear Agreements
We write your agreement so that you and your ex-partner have clear and easy to follow points. We ensure that your agreements are thorough, so that there is no confusion between you and your ex-partner.
Quick Response & Resolution
We have a quick response and completion time and are able to start your sessions as soon as you are ready. Our mediators understand that you are wanting to move onto the next stage of your life. We are able to provide mediation to you in a quarter of the time compared to other resolution methods.
Same-day MIAM appointments available
We understand that some people may wish to have a Mediation Information Assessment Meeting (MIAM) on the same day for many reasons, including urgent matters, convenience and work schedules. In most instances, we can cater for same-day appointments.
What Our Clients Say
“When it came to the day of mediation, I felt understood, confident and as if the outcome would be positive. Without their help in preparing me for the mediation, I don’t feel the outcome would have been as positive as it was.”
Tim A
“I would highly recommend Access Mediation Services… myself and my ex-partner now have a suitable arrangement in place for my daughter thanks to mediation with Access Mediation Services!! Couldn’t be happier!”
Zena R
Save Up to £500 with Government Funding
Ministry of Justice Voucher Scheme
Access Mediation Services are proud to be a part of the Ministry of Justice’s voucher scheme, where you might receive up to £500.00 towards your mediation case.
The voucher scheme is live for a limited time to support people in using mediation to resolve issues concerning child arrangements.
Only family mediators who the Family Mediation Council accredits are taking part in the voucher scheme.
If you would like to know whether you are eligible, you will need to book a MIAM.
Common Questions About Family Mediation
Will I have to see my ex-partner in mediation?
In certain circumstances you may not have to be in the same room as your ex-partner. You may have to express your thoughts and opinions to the mediator, who will then relay these points to your ex-partner who will be sat in a different room (known as shuttle mediation). A mediator’s role is not just to mediate but to also ensure everybody’s safety. They are able to stagger arrival and leaving times, provide separate waiting rooms and mediation rooms. We can also provide mediation via the telephone and online, if this is your preferred method.
Will the mediator share their opinion on what my ex-partner is saying?
The mediator is unable to share their opinions on what both you and your ex-partner are saying, as stated in the Family Mediation Code of Practice. Mediators are trained to remain impartial to ensure that you are getting the most out of the mediation service. This enables mediators to keep track of the mediation and focus on bringing you both to an agreement.
What is a MIAM?
A MIAM is a mediation information assessment meeting. This meeting is an opportunity for you to explain why you want to come to mediation and your concerns about children, finances or communication. The mediator will listen to you and explore the options with you, as well as provide you with information related to what you have raised. You would attend this meeting alone and not with your ex-partner. The MIAM in most cases is a necessary step before other options can be explored.
All of our family mediators are registered with the following mediation regulatory bodies the Family Mediation Council and the College of Mediators, to provide you with family mediation services for MIAMs, financial mediation, child arrangement issues mediation, and MIAM Certificates.
All of our mediators have skills from their previous backgrounds, that only enhance the mediation service they provide to you including coaching, mentoring, training, legal (solicitors), facilitation, and counselling.
Do Access Mediation Services provide family mediation near you?
We provide:
- Family Mediation in Worcester
- Family Mediation in Bromsgrove & Redditch
- Family Mediation in Gloucester
- Family Mediation in Cheltenham
- Family Mediation in Birmingham
We do also provide family mediation outside of the areas listed above, as we are able to provide a local mediator to you. We are also able to support you through online or telephone mediation. Please contact us to discuss how we can help you.
Start The Mediation Process
Ready to start? Book your MIAM today or contact us for Divorce, Separation, Financial, or Parental Mediation.
Types of Mediation We Offer
Mediation Information Assessment Meetings (MIAMs)
A Mediation Information Assessment Meeting (usually referred to as a MIAM) is an opportunity for you to explain your current situation to the family mediator, as well as what you aim to achieve from the mediation. The mediator will also provide you with information specific to your situation, the costs and how family mediation works.
A MIAM in most cases, would be a legal requirement before the court would accept your application for an order.
Mediation Sessions
Mediation sessions are where both you and your ex-partner come together with the mediator to discuss the issues raised. Mediation sessions can only take place if you both decide mediation is something you would like to continue with.
We also offer Shuttle Mediation where you’re in separate rooms, and online mediation via phone or video call.
What can we help with
Access Mediation Services’ Family Mediation Service is used by people for many different reasons. These include:
- Making arrangements to see your children
- Who the child/children reside with
- How to separate assets and finances
- How you can communicate with your ex-partner going forward
- Separation & Divorce
- Mediation Information
- Assessment Meetings (MIAMs)
- Updating your parenting plan or court order because your child has grown up
- To discuss Pension Sharing or Pension Retention
- Managing or discussing Child Maintenance
- Issues around Grandparents seeing their grandchildren
Our mediators have years of experience in supporting ex-partners and their wider family with complex issues, for example, high conflict mediation or where there are multiple properties involved. Our family mediators in Worcester are also trained and experienced in unusual cases, so please don’t feel that our mediators will be unable to help you. We are here to support everybody.
