Do I need to attend a MIAM before applying for a C100?

Yes, in most cases you must attend a MIAM (Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting) before applying to court. There are 15 exemptions including domestic abuse, urgency, child protection concerns, and when the other party cannot be contacted.

How much does it cost to submit a C100 form?

The court fee for submitting a C100 form is £232 as of January 2026. You may be eligible for help with fees if you're on benefits or have a low income. Our C100 completion service costs £240 fixed fee.

How long does it take to get a MIAM appointment?

Standard MIAMs are available within 48 hours for £138. Urgent MIAMs with signed court form are available within 24 hours for £222. Both can be conducted via video call or in person.

C100 Form Blog: Guides, MIAMs and Family Court

What Is CAFCASS? The CAFCASS Officer Role, Safeguarding and Section 7 Reports Explained

October 1, 2026 by Jess Knauf

What is CAFCASS - Parent taking a CAFCASS safeguarding phone call at home"

Reviewed for accuracy Last updated: October 2026 by Jess Knauf, Director of Client Strategy at Mediate UK. Reviewed by Belinda Atkins, Managing Director, Family Legal Ltd. Information reflects current family law and court procedure in England and Wales as of 1 October 2026. Key Points CAFCASS is the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support … Read more

Change a Child Arrangements Order: How to Vary an Existing Order

September 20, 2026September 16, 2026 by Jess Knauf

Updated contact dates marked in a diary after parents agreed to Change a Child Arrangements Order

Reviewed for accuracy Last updated: September 2026 by Jess Knauf, Director of Client Strategy at Mediate UK. Reviewed by Belinda Atkins, Managing Director, Family Legal Ltd. Information reflects current family law and court procedure in England and Wales as of 16 September 2026. Key Points Only the family court can formally vary or discharge an … Read more

Example of a Completed C100 Form, Section by Section

September 16, 2026September 9, 2026 by Jess Knauf

A worked example of a completed C100 form using an invented case, section by section, with the answers that work and the ones that cause court queries.

C100 Form Download: Where to Get It and What You Need With It

September 16, 2026September 9, 2026 by Jess Knauf

Download the C100 form free from GOV.UK. What you need alongside it: the MIAM certificate, the £270 court fee, Form C1A, and how many copies.

Breach of Child Arrangements Order: What Happens If the Other Parent Breaks It?

September 20, 2026September 8, 2026 by Jess Knauf

Breach of Child Arrangements Order - Parent checking dates on a calendar against a child arrangements order after a breach

Reviewed for accuracy Last updated: September 2026 by Jess Knauf, Director of Client Strategy at Mediate UK. Reviewed by Belinda Atkins, Managing Director, Family Legal Ltd. Information reflects current family law and court procedure in England and Wales as of 8 September 2026. Key Points A breach is any failure to do what the order … Read more

Step-Parent C100 Application: How to Apply to Family Court

September 20, 2026September 3, 2026 by Jess Knauf

Step-Parent C100 Application : Step-parent helping a stepchild with homework at home

Reviewed for accuracy Last updated: September 2026 by Jess Knauf, Director of Client Strategy at Mediate UK. Reviewed by Belinda Atkins, Managing Director, Family Legal Ltd. Information reflects current family law and court procedure in England and Wales as of 3 September 2026. Key Points Step-parents can apply to the family court using the C100 … Read more

MIAM Certificate Explained: What It Is and Why Your C100 Needs One

September 20, 2026August 26, 2026 by Jess Knauf

Mediator signing the MIAM certificate section of a C100 form

Reviewed for accuracy Last updated: August 2026 by Jess Knauf, Director of Client Strategy at Mediate UK. Reviewed by Belinda Atkins, Managing Director, Family Legal Ltd. Information reflects current family law and court procedure in England and Wales as of 26 August 2026. Key Points A MIAM certificate is the mediator’s signed confirmation that you … Read more

Grandparents’ Rights to See Grandchildren: What the Law Actually Says

August 26, 2026August 5, 2026 by Jess Knauf

Grandparents' rights to see grandchildren in the UK explained

Reviewed for accuracy Last updated: August 2026 by Jess Knauf, Director of Client Strategy at Mediate UK. Reviewed by Belinda Atkins, Managing Director, Family Legal Ltd. Information reflects current family law and court procedure in England and Wales as of 5 August 2026. Key Points Grandparents have no automatic legal right to see their grandchildren … Read more

Can I Apply to Family Court Without a Solicitor? (2026 Guide)

September 11, 2026July 29, 2026 by Jess Knauf

Parent completing a C100 application for family court without a solicitor

Reviewed for accuracy Last updated: July 2026 by Jess Knauf, Director of Client Strategy at Mediate UK. Reviewed by Belinda Atkins, Managing Director, Family Legal Ltd. Information reflects current family law and court procedure in England and Wales as of 29 July 2026. Key Points You have a legal right to apply to the family … Read more

What is the Difference Between a MIAM vs Mediation?

August 26, 2026July 22, 2026 by Jess Knauf

MIAM vs mediation shown side by side, individual assessment meeting versus joint mediation session

Reviewed for accuracy Last updated: July 2026 by Jess Knauf, Director of Client Strategy at Mediate UK. Reviewed by Belinda Atkins, Managing Director, Family Legal Ltd. Information reflects current family law and court procedure in England and Wales as of 22 July 2026. Key Points A MIAM (Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting) is a one-off … Read more