Mediation Fees
Fees are payable in advance of any MIAM or Mediation Session.
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All supporting paperwork will be available on payment.
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All Fees are payable per person.
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Most cases require 1-4 mediation sessions depending on how complex the case and how much progress is made in the sessions.
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Mediation is a professional service which can be a much quicker process than going through the courts, which means the costs are significantly lower.
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Mediation Information & Assessment Meeting (MIAM)
Up to 60 minutes
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Individual Meeting
£150 per person , per session.
Mediation Session
1.5 hours
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Joint Meeting (together or separate spaces)
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For Child Arrangements - see Ministry of Justice Voucher (above)
£200 per person, per session.
Child Inclusive Mediation (CIM)
CIM:
Approximately 60 minutes
​Child(ren) Meeting with the mediator
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Feedback:
Approximately 30 minutes
​Joint Meeting with parents/guardian
(children not present)
£150 per first child, per session
+£30 per additional child
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Feedback session £95 per parent/guardian
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Court Forms
Issuing Court Certificates:
Form A
Form C100
Within 4 months of meeting: Free
(included in price of the MIAM)
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After 4 months of meeting: £65
Mediation Documents
Mediation Documents:
Post Mediation Outcome Statement
Parenting Plan
Open Financial Summary
Memorandum of Understanding
Post Mediation Outcome Statement:
£50 per additional hour, per person
(first 45 minutes included in mediation session fee)
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Parenting Plan: £150 per person
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Open Financial Statement: £150 per person
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Memorandum of Understanding: £250 per person
Cancellations
We make a charge for re-scheduled, late cancelled and non-attended appointments as follows:​
MIAM :
Non-attendance: Full fee
3 working days’ notice: Full fee
4 – 5 working days’ notice: £75
Over 5 working days’ notice: £30
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Mediation Sessions:
Non-attendance: Full fee
3 working days’ notice: Full fee
4 – 5 working days’ notice: £100
Over 5 working days’ notice: £30
Ministry of Justice Voucher
(child arrangements only)
The Ministry of Justice has developed a mediation voucher scheme, whereby a contribution of up to £500 per case/family to the mediation costs of child arrangements is offered.
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​The voucher is a one-time financial contribution towards the costs of mediation. Mediation sessions cost £200 per session, per person. The voucher will cover you both for your first session and reduce your second session to £150 per person for the session. The third and any subsequent sessions will be charged at the full rate.
The voucher does not cover the MIAM, which will need to be paid for beforehand.
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Your mediator will apply for the voucher on your behalf, if you are eligible.
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You may need to contribute to the overall cost of your sessions if you choose to continue with mediation, for example if you have not resolved your child arrangements or would like to discuss financial matters.
Legal Aid & Low Income
Legal aid is available if you are financially eligible.
Aequitas Mediation does not offer legal aid. We can signpost you to other mediation services, if you qualify.
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If you are on a low income and you meet our criteria, we may be able to offer our services at a reduced rate.