FAMILY MEDIATION SERVICE SWINDON
Mediation is one of the best options for people who are undergoing family breakdowns, it is often cheaper and saves time as opposed to looking to court.
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Mediation is one of the best options for people who are undergoing family breakdowns, it is often cheaper and saves time as opposed to looking to court.
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With the expert advice from our mediators, we can assist you in all areas over family disputes following divorce or separation for issues like children access, finances, family home, pensions, business, parental plans, savings and investment, communication and assets
When Do You Need a MIAM or FM1?
You need to attend a MIAM before making an application to the court for certain types of orders related to children or finances. This meeting is designed to provide information about mediation and assess whether it is a suitable way to resolve your issues. Here are some situations where a MIAM is required:
• Child Arrangements: When you need to decide where a child will live, who they will have contact with, or other specific issues related to their upbringing.
• Financial Disputes: When you need to resolve financial matters following a separation or divorce.
• Parental Responsibility: When applying for a parental responsibility order or an order terminating parental responsibility.
• Special Guardianship: When applying for a special guardianship order or varying/discharging such an order.
Form FM1
Form FM1 is used to confirm that you have attended a MIAM or to explain why you have not attended one. You will need this form in the following situations:
• Court Applications: When making an application to the court for orders related to children or finances, such as a Child Arrangements Order, Prohibited Steps Order, or Specific Issue Order.
• Exemptions: If you are exempt from attending a MIAM due to specific circumstances like domestic abuse, urgency, or other valid reasons, you will need to indicate this on the FM1 form.
In summary, a MIAM is required to explore mediation before taking your case to court, and the FM1 form is used to confirm attendance or explain exemptions. If mediation is not suitable or fails, the mediator will sign the FM1 form, allowing you to proceed with your court applicatio