What We Offer

Assisting couples in discussing property division, support, and other key issues, aiming for mutually acceptable agreements through facilitated dialogue.

Supporting negotiations on financial matters, including asset division, debt management, and maintenance, to achieve fair outcomes for all parties involved.

If you are (whether directly or indirectly) properly in receipt of Income Support, Income-Based Jobseekers’ Allowance, Income-Related Employment and Support Allowance, Universal Credit or Guarantee Credit (under section 1(3)(a) of the State Pension Credit Act 2002, you will be eligible for Publicly Funded Mediation (or Legal Aid) but you must bring proof of this and any other state benefit that…

Family Restoration Service provides a counselling service for those who feel the need for a counsellor to help them through a difficult season in their lives. The integration style of Christian counselling we offer enables you to find a framework from where to find purpose, security and self-worth. Fees for counselling are much lower than for mediation and are dependent…

Assisting in resolving issues related to wills and probate, facilitating discussions to ensure a smooth and equitable distribution of inheritance and assets.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much will mediation cost?
The fee starts from £85 per session for those earning under £30,000 gross per annum. Find out more about our fees here: FMS fees per person
Is family mediation free?
The cost of family mediation is dependent on your income and is subsidised so that everyone can access mediation at our family mediation centre. Those who are unemployed or on a low income, we will seek to obtain legal services commission funding to assist you so that you do not have to pay for the free mediation service. Please call us on 0300 365 2700 to discuss your circumstances if you think you would be unable to afford the cost of our mediation but would like to use the free mediation service.
How does family mediation work?
In family mediation, you and your family members explain your concerns and needs to each other and often the matters relate to access, custody of children or finance settlements. The independent mediator gives you a safe and neutral setting to talk and they won’t take sides. The mediator helps you to reach an agreement without taking sides. Independent family mediators are trained to make sure that they hear both sides of the argument and our mediation process will also use biblical principles to guide you both if you wish. We have a complaints procedure you can follow if you are not happy with the service offered in our family mediation centre.
Usually, all information you may give during the mediation process is private. There are some exceptions, such as if the welfare of a child is at risk. In these cases, information can be passed on to the authorities (like social services) to protect the child e.g. in a custody of children case.
Will I get a court form or certificate?
Yes, we provided a mediator signed court form as part of your MIAM fee
Do I need to contact the other side?
No, we take care of that and give them 14 days to respond to us. If you prefer, you can
send a polite message saying “I have contacted a mediation company to help us
communicate and they will be in touch but if they want to reach out, their number is 0300
365 2700.
Are family mediation agreements legally binding?
Any agreement made through family mediation is not legally binding but can become binding through a simple court application. You can always take legal advice about an agreement you’ve reached in family mediation at our family mediation centre before you make it final. If you want to make the agreement legally binding, you can use it to apply to the court for a ‘consent order’. This is usually a minimal cost.
Who are our family mediators?
Our independent family mediators come from a wide range of backgrounds, including law, healthcare, therapy and other professions working with families and children. A family mediator is trained to work with people whose relationships have broken down and they offer biblical peacekeeping skills as part of the private or free family mediation service.