FAMILY MEDIATION SERVICE PORTISHEAD

Sometime when you are going through a family dispute, it might seem as if the only way around it is by going to court.

However, this might not be the best way since in most cases, it only creates a bigger drifts. Court cases can drag out for years leaving all members of the family frustrated.

Why customers choose Solent Mediation Portishead

Contact our team Today – Put and end to the conflict in your life – NOW.

How Family Mediation in Portishead can help you?

Solent Family Mediation Portishead values and understands the importance of relationships. We can be your voice or the helping hand to help you get back on track.

Our expert mediators can assist you with various issues, including child access, finances, family home, pensions, business, parental plans, savings and investments, communication, and assets.

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Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting (MIAM)
A MIAM is the first step in the mediation process for family disputes in England and Wales. It is designed to provide information about mediation and assess whether it is a suitable way to resolve your issues. During a MIAM, a trained mediator will explain what mediation involves, its potential benefits, and the role of the mediator. They will also discuss important aspects such as confidentiality, the voluntary nature of mediation, and the fact that agreements are reached by the parties themselves, not imposed by a third party.

The meeting typically lasts about an hour and gives you an opportunity to tell the mediator about your situation and the issues that need to be decided. The mediator will then assess whether mediation is appropriate for your case, considering factors like power imbalances or potential risks such as domestic abuse. If mediation is deemed suitable and both parties agree, you can proceed with mediation sessions. If not, the mediator will sign a court form allowing you to pursue court proceedings.

Form FM1
Form FM1 is a document used to confirm that you have attended a MIAM or to explain why you have not attended one. If you decide to make an application to court to resolve an issue discussed at the MIAM, you will need the mediator to sign this form. The form is required to show that you have considered mediation before taking your case to court, except in specific circumstances where exemptions apply, such as cases involving domestic abuse.

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