Understanding Family Mediation
Family mediation is a way for parents to talk and work together with the help of a mediator. This person is like a guide who listens and helps parents find solutions, especially when they’re no longer together. It’s a way to figure out how things will be for the kids after the parents split up.
Why Family Mediation Matters
When parents decide to separate, it can be tough for everyone, especially the kids. Family mediation helps because:
- Thinking About Kids: It focuses on what’s best for the children.
- Saving Money: It’s not as expensive as going to court.
- Quick Solutions: Things get sorted out faster compared to long court battles.
- Talking Better: Mediation helps parents talk and trust each other again, making it easier to make decisions together.
How Mediation Works
Family mediation begins with a meeting called a Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting (MIAM). During MIAM:
- Learning About Mediation: Parents get to know what mediation is all about.
- Deciding Together: Parents decide if they want to give mediation a try.
- Checking for Safety: The mediator makes sure it’s safe, especially if there were problems before.
- Encouraging Mediation: It suggests trying mediation before heading to court.
Family Mediation Requirements
For parents who want to go to court, they need a MIAM certificate from the mediator. This certificate shows:
- Learning and Deciding: Parents learned about mediation and decided to try it.
- Safe Decisions: The mediator checked if mediation was safe, especially if there were problems before.
- Trying First: It proves parents gave mediation a shot before going to court.
Getting Ready for Court
If family mediation doesn’t solve everything, the MIAM certificate is still important. It’s needed when parents decide to go to court for Child Arrangements. It shows the judge that they tried to work things out before asking for help.
In Conclusion
Family mediation is a simple and smart way for parents to talk and make decisions for the well-being of their kids. It’s not complicated, doesn’t cost as much, and is quicker than going to court. The MIAM meeting is a crucial step to learn about mediation and see if it can make things better. Even if mediation doesn’t fix everything, having the certificate is important for court. Family mediation is like parents teaming up to make choices that keep their kids happy and secure in the future.
Dads’ Consultancy is excited to announce our partnership with mediation services, making the child arrangements journey smoother and more efficient for our clients. Reach out to us on WhatsApp or click the button below to learn more about how we can support you.
