Basingstoke, a major hub in North Hampshire, offers access to accredited mediation services specialising in both Family and Civil disputes. Mediation provides a confidential, voluntary, and cost-effective method to resolve conflict outside of the expensive and time-consuming court system.
Family Mediation is the most common form of dispute resolution for separating or divorcing couples in Basingstoke. Our impartial, accredited mediator assists parties in reaching mutually acceptable agreements on post-separation issues.
Arrangements for Children (Child Arrangements): Determining where children will live, how much time they spend with each parent (contact), holidays, schooling, and other key decisions.
Financial Settlements: Dividing marital assets, which includes the family home (whether in Basingstoke or surrounding areas), pensions, savings, investments, and debts.
Child Maintenance: Calculating and agreeing on regular financial support for the children, often using the Child Maintenance Service (CMS) for
Parental Responsibility: Clarifying or agreeing on the legal rights and duties parents have over their child’s welfare.
Before applying to the Family Court in Basingstoke for most child or financial orders, you are legally required to attend a Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting (MIAM).
Purpose: The MIAM is an individual meeting where the mediator explains the process, checks if your case is suitable for mediation, and assesses your eligibility for Legal Aid.
Court Access: If mediation is deemed unsuitable (e.g., due to unmanageable domestic abuse or urgency) or the other party refuses to attend, your accredited mediator will sign the necessary form (C100 or Form A) allowing you to proceed with a court application.
Mediation is significantly cheaper than involving solicitors for negotiation or litigation. Several forms of financial support are available:
Legal Aid (Free Mediation): If you are on a low income or receive specific benefits (like Universal Credit, Income Support, etc.) and have limited savings (typically under £8,000), you may qualify for free Legal Aid. If you qualify, the MIAM and the first joint session are also free for your ex-partner.
Government Voucher Scheme (£500): The Family Mediation Voucher Scheme provides up to £500 towards the cost of joint mediation sessions. This is available for cases involving child arrangements and is not means-tested.
Solent Family Mediation in Basingstoke also offer services for resolving non-family disputes between individuals, businesses, or neighbours. This process follows similar principles to family mediation but focuses on legal and contractual obligations.
Neighbour Disputes: Resolving issues related to boundaries, noise, shared access, or property damage.
Commercial Disputes: Contract disagreements, partnership dissolution, and debt recovery.
Workplace Disputes: Conflicts between employees, disciplinary issues, or grievances.
Inheritance and Probate Disputes: Conflicts over wills, estates, and the division of assets among beneficiaries.
Civil mediation is almost always quicker and less expensive than going to court. It allows both parties to:
1. Maintain Control over the outcome.
2. Agree on creative solutions that a court might not be able to order.
3. Preserve relationships where necessary (e.g., for ongoing business partners or neighbours).
The overall cost depends on the mediator’s fee structure, the complexity of the case, and the number of sessions required.
| Service | Estimated Cost (Per Person) | Note |
| Family MIAM | £120 | Free if you qualify for Legal Aid. |
| Joint Family Mediation | £120 per hour | Typically lasts 1 to 2 hours per session. |
| Civil/Commercial Mediation | Varies by complexity/half-day rate | Usually higher than family rates; often a single session. |
We offer mediation hubs around the Solent Region.
Offering Civil and Family Mediation, Legal Aid Mediation.
Strictly by Appointment Only.
Location is not staffed.
Mediation and urgent MIAM appointments can be arranged online
Our Basingstoke Hub – Find us at;
The Harrow Way, Basingstoke RG22 4BJ
Call our team to book your mediation on 0238 161 1051