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Discover the benefits of Mediation Information and Assessment Meetings (MIAMS) and Legal Aid Mediation. Experience a less stressful, cost-effective alternative to traditional legal representation.
Mediation Information and Assessment Meetings (MIAMS) are your first step in the family mediation process.
A professional and unbiased mediator assesses your family conflicts and determines if mediation is a suitable alternative to taking legal action.
For families eligible for legal aid, the UK government provides financial assistance for family mediation. This helps make mediation accessible and affordable, offering a viable alternative to costly legal disputes.
Legal Aid Eligibility
To be eligible for Legal Aid Mediation, you must:
For more information on the eligibility criteria, visit the gov.uk website.
Q: How long does MIAMS take?
A: A MIAMS session typically lasts between 45 minutes to an hour.
Q: Can I bring my lawyer to a MIAMS session?
A: While it’s not a requirement, you can bring your lawyer to your MIAMS session.
Q: What happens if we don’t reach an agreement in mediation?
A: If mediation is unsuccessful, you can choose to proceed with traditional legal representation.
As a couple, if you happen to have gone into business together, in the event of a falling out, hiring the services of a professional mediator is by far the cheaper route to resolving your differences.
Besides being cheap, you will also walk out of there amicably, with a much healthier relationship than if you had taken the matter to the courts instead.
Mediation is perfect in solving business ownership disagreements between couples because it is less stressful, confidential, non-judgemental, and both parties have an opportunity to walk out of it all in a better relationship with each other, after having reached a mutual agreement on how matters should be handled.