Prepare for Your MIAM with Confidence
Meet Miam - your AI mediation preparation assistant. Understand the process, organize your priorities, and go into mediation ready.
What is a MIAM?
A MIAM (Mediation Information Assessment Meeting) is a mandatory meeting you must attend before applying to family court in England and Wales. It's your first step toward resolving family disputes without the stress and cost of court.
45-60 Minutes
A MIAM is a single session where a mediator explains the process and assesses your situation.
£90-150 Cost
Typical MIAM fee per person. May be free with legal aid or the Family Mediation Voucher Scheme.
Required for Court
You need a MIAM certificate or exemption before submitting a C100 form to family court.
How Miam Helps You Prepare
Going into mediation prepared makes a real difference. Miam helps you organize your thoughts so you can focus on what matters most - your children.
Talk to Miam
Have a conversation about your situation. Miam will help you understand the MIAM process and what to expect.
Capture Your Position
Identify your must-haves, priorities, and red lines. Miam helps you organize your thoughts clearly.
Get Your Summary
Receive a preparation document that helps you and your mediator focus on what matters most.
Find a Mediator
Connect with an FMC-accredited mediator to get your official MIAM certificate.
Topics We Help You Think Through
Mediation covers many aspects of parenting after separation. Miam helps you consider each area and identify your priorities.
Living Arrangements
Where children live and their routine
School & Education
School choices and educational decisions
Holidays & Occasions
Christmas, birthdays, school holidays
Communication
How parents share information
Decision Making
Who decides what about the children
Financial Support
Child maintenance and shared costs
Important to Know
Miam is an AI assistant that helps you prepare for mediation. She cannot provide legal advice and cannot issue MIAM certificates. Only FMC-accredited human mediators can issue the certificates required for court. If you're experiencing domestic abuse, you may be exempt from MIAM requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a MIAM?
A MIAM (Mediation Information Assessment Meeting) is a mandatory meeting with an accredited family mediator that you must attend before applying to family court in England and Wales. It typically lasts 45-60 minutes and costs £90-150.
Do I need a MIAM before going to court?
Yes, in most cases. Before submitting a C100 form to apply for a child arrangements order, you must have attended a MIAM or qualify for an exemption (such as domestic abuse or urgency).
Can Miam (the AI) issue a MIAM certificate?
No. Only FMC-accredited human mediators can issue valid MIAM certificates. Miam the AI helps you prepare for your MIAM meeting and mediation - making the process easier and more effective.
How much does a MIAM cost?
A MIAM typically costs £90-150 per person. However, if you qualify for legal aid, it may be free. There's also the Family Mediation Voucher Scheme which provides £500 towards mediation costs.
What exemptions allow me to skip the MIAM?
You may be exempt if there's evidence of domestic abuse, child protection concerns, urgency (risk of harm), the other party is overseas or in prison, you've had a MIAM in the last 4 months, or you have a disability preventing attendance.
Is using MIAM.quest free?
Yes! Preparing with Miam is completely free. We help you organize your thoughts and understand the process before your actual MIAM meeting with a human mediator.
Ready to Start Preparing?
Talk to Miam now and take the first step toward a smoother mediation experience.