https://www.aivesfamilymediation.co.uk/blog daily 0.75 2026-03-09 https://www.aivesfamilymediation.co.uk/blog/family-mediation-alternative-to-court-uk monthly 0.5 2026-03-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6914b79d2b62e36b6c806685/9e9e17a1-66fa-4834-8a3c-5b08bf0b3bbb/family-mediation-meeting-discussion Blog - Do People Know Family Mediation Is an Option Before Court? When relationships break down, many people assume the next step is court. Yet family mediation has been available for many years as a professional and structured way for separating couples to resolve disputes about children and finances. The question is not whether mediation exists. The question is whether people truly understand it as a realistic option before litigation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6914b79d2b62e36b6c806685/41472e19-bb59-4376-9741-8ba7f2e6d988/co-parenting-agreement-discussion Blog - Do People Know Family Mediation Is an Option Before Court? Before many family court applications can be made, individuals must attend a MIAM, which stands for Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting. The purpose of a MIAM is to explain how mediation works and to assess whether it may be suitable for the situation. There are encouraging signs that more people are choosing to try mediation after attending a MIAM than they did previously. 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At Annie Ives Family Mediation, we support individuals and families both locally in Abergavenny and across the UK, helping people make informed decisions during some of the most emotionally challenging moments of their lives. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6914b79d2b62e36b6c806685/184f470c-42ff-4f46-b9ca-90b8493ad60f/Family+mediation+week.jfif Blog - Family Mediation Week 2026 Support for Families at a Time of Change - Where appropriate, children can be given the opportunity to have their voice heard through direct consultation. This allows children to express their thoughts and feelings in a safe, age appropriate way, without feeling caught in the middle. 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