Res SAS Forum

Mediation is a cost-effective way of sorting any differences you have with your ex-partner about money, property or children. 

You should try to talk to a mediator when you separate. You can go straight to a solicitor, but the first question they’ll often ask you is whether you’ve tried mediation.

Even if you end up having to go to court to sort out your differences, you normally need to prove that you’ve been to a mediation information and assessment meeting (MIAM). This is an introductory meeting to explain what mediation is and how it might help you.

There are exceptions when you don’t have to go to mediation first - for example, if you’ve suffered domestic abuse.