Separation is hard enough without the stress, cost and delay of court.
Family mediation helps you reach fair, practical agreements about children, finances and the future — calmly, confidentially and affordably.
At The Family Mediation Trust, our accredited mediators support families across England and Wales to make decisions together and move forward with confidence.
Quicker. Lower cost. Less conflict. Better for children.
If you’re applying to court for child or financial matters, you’ll usually need a MIAM first.
A MIAM is a short, private meeting where we:
If mediation isn’t right, we provide the certificate you need for court.
If it is, we can often begin quickly.
Book a MIAM online in minutes →
We offer:
So whether you’re searching for “family mediation near me” or prefer online support, we can help.
We work with families across England and Wales, with local hubs across:
Norfolk • Cambridgeshire • Suffolk • Essex • Bedfordshire
Family mediation is a voluntary, confidential process where an independent professional helps you talk through issues and reach agreements together.
We don’t take sides.
We don’t judge.
We help you find solutions that work in real life.
Most families find mediation:
You stay in control of decisions.
Everything is discussed safely and respectfully, with a focus on practical, workable outcomes.
Many of our clients pay little or nothing.
You may qualify for:
We check eligibility for you straight away.
Clear pricing. No surprises. No pressure.
We are a trusted, not-for-profit mediation service who have delivered mediation for over 42 years focused on families, not profit.
✔ Fully accredited Family Mediation Council mediators
✔ Specialists in child-focused mediation
✔ Legal Aid providers
✔ Online and local appointments
✔ Friendly, supportive client managers
✔ Trusted by courts, solicitors and families
Our aim is always the same:
to help families reach amicable, lasting agreements.
We support:
Interpreter services available.
Getting help is simple and confidential.
Book your MIAM or mediation session instantly
01603 620588
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Plus guides, blogs and practical tools to help you prepare.
You don’t have to go through court to sort things out.
Mediation offers a calmer, more constructive way to reach agreement.