Explains everything around a MIAM, when you need one and what happens.
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
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
Fact checked by Jess Knauf, Director of Client Strategy at Mediate UK | Last updated: 23.04.2026 Key Takeaways No, both parents do not need to attend a MIAM. Only the applicant, the person applying to court, is legally required to attend. The mediator will usually invite the other parent to their own separate MIAM, but … Read more
Fact checked by Jess Knauf, Director of Client Strategy at Mediate UK | Last updated: 16.04.2026 Key Takeaways Most people must attend a MIAM before filing a C100 form, but there are 15 recognised exemptions. Domestic abuse, urgency, child protection concerns, and previous MIAM attendance are among the most commonly used exemptions. You must tick … Read more
Fact checked by Jess Knauf, Director of Client Strategy, 02.04.2026 Key Takeaways A MIAM (Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting) is a short, individual meeting with a family mediator, usually lasting 45 to 90 minutes. Attending a MIAM is a legal requirement before you submit a C100 form with the family court, unless an exemption applies. … Read more
Fact checked by Jess Knauf, Director of Client Strategy, 19th January 2026 Key Takeaways You must attend a MIAM (Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting) before submitting a C100 form, unless you qualify for a specific exemption This is a legal requirement under the Children and Families Act 2014, and the court will reject applications without … Read more