Family mediation in Portsmouth
Solent Family Mediation Portsmouth.
For families navigating separation, divorce, child arrangements or financial discussions in Portsmouth, mediation offers a calmer, more constructive route than starting with court proceedings.
Recently separated?
Need child arrangement support?
Unsure how to divide finances?
Want to avoid court where possible?
A constructive route through separation.
Mediation helps you discuss difficult family issues in a structured, confidential and impartial setting.
Portsmouth family mediation
Finding a practical resolution on the Solent.
Solent Family Mediation supports families in Portsmouth and the wider Solent region with child arrangements, financial settlement discussions, MIAMs, online mediation and shuttle mediation where direct communication is difficult.
The mediator does not take sides and does not make decisions for you. Their role is to help both people identify the issues, communicate more clearly and explore possible arrangements that work for the family.
What mediation can cover
Support for the main issues families face after separation.
Child arrangements
Where children live, time with each parent, holidays, handovers, communication and practical parenting arrangements.
Financial settlement
Discussions around property, savings, debts, pensions, income, financial disclosure and future needs.
The family home
Options such as sale, transfer, occupation arrangements or how housing needs may be approached as part of the wider financial picture.
MIAMs and court forms
Mediation Information and Assessment Meetings for C100, Form A and other family court application routes where required.
Maintenance discussions
Child maintenance, spousal maintenance and practical arrangements around ongoing financial support.
Online mediation
Appointments can often be arranged online, which may help if travel, work or childcare makes attending in person difficult.
MIAM and court applications
Before many family court applications, a MIAM may be required.
If you need to make an application to the family court, you may need to attend a Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting first, unless an exemption applies. The MIAM helps assess whether mediation is suitable and explains the available options.
Where mediation is not suitable or cannot proceed, an authorised mediator can sign the relevant court form so that you can take the next step.
Funding mediation
Financial support may be available for eligible families.
Legal aid mediation
If you are on a low income or receive certain benefits, you may qualify for legal aid mediation. If you qualify, mediation costs may be covered, including your MIAM and joint sessions.
Speak to the team if you want to check whether legal aid mediation may be available.
Family Mediation Voucher Scheme
The Family Mediation Voucher Scheme may contribute up to £500 towards eligible child-arrangement mediation sessions. This is not based on income.
Your mediator can explain whether your case may qualify and how the application process works.
Why mediate locally
A practical way forward for Portsmouth families.
- You remain in control: You and your ex-partner make the decisions, not the mediator.
- Confidential discussions: Mediation allows sensitive family issues to be discussed privately.
- Less confrontational: The process focuses on problem-solving rather than blame.
- Flexible appointments: Mediation and MIAMs may be arranged online or by appointment through the Portsmouth hub.
- Child-focused: Discussions can focus on stable, workable arrangements for children.
- Cost-conscious: Mediation is often less expensive than contested court proceedings.
- Future-focused: The aim is to help families move forward with clearer arrangements.
- Solent-based support: Our Portsmouth hub supports families across the local Solent area.
Portsmouth mediation hub
We offer mediation hubs around the Solent region, including Portsmouth. Appointments are strictly by arrangement only. The location is not staffed for walk-ins.
Portsmouth Hub:
Charles Street, Portsmouth PO1 1JD
Mediation and urgent MIAM appointments can also be arranged online.
Need family mediation in Portsmouth?
Speak to Solent Family Mediation about MIAMs, child arrangements, finances, online mediation and next steps.