Mediation Information & Assessment Meeting
A MIAM is an initial meeting where you can learn about mediation, discuss your circumstances confidentially and explore whether mediation could be suitable for your situation.
Your First Step Towards Understanding Your Options
A MIAM gives you an opportunity to speak with a qualified mediator about your family circumstances before deciding what to do next. Sonia will listen to your situation, explain how mediation works and answer any questions you may have about the process.
The meeting is confidential and provides a space to consider whether mediation is appropriate for you and your circumstances.
Understanding What Comes Next
A MIAM is not a mediation session and you are not expected to reach an agreement during the meeting. It is an opportunity to understand your options and consider whether mediation could provide a constructive way forward.
Where appropriate, Sonia can explain the next steps and whether further mediation sessions may be suitable.
What Sonia Can Help With
Understanding Your Options Before You Decide
Understanding Mediation
Discussing Your Circumstances
Assessing Suitability
Planning Your Next Steps
Learn how family mediation works, what the process involves and what you can expect
Talk confidentially about your situation, concerns and the issues you are currently facing.
Explore whether mediation is appropriate for your circumstances and whether any adjustments may be needed.
Understand the options available to you and what the next stage could look like.
FAQ's
A MIAM is a Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting. It is an initial meeting with a mediator to discuss your circumstances and understand whether mediation may be suitable.
No. A MIAM is an individual meeting with the mediator. It is designed to provide information and assess whether mediation is appropriate before any mediation sessions take place.
Whether you need to attend a MIAM can depend on your circumstances and what you are seeking to do. Sonia can explain the requirements and your options during the initial contact.
You will have an opportunity to discuss your circumstances confidentially, learn about mediation, ask questions and consider whether mediation could be appropriate for you.
No. Attending a MIAM does not mean you are committing to mediation. The purpose is to help you understand your options and decide what may be appropriate for your circumstances.
