Our sessions are conducted online on a secure and private platform. Online mediation is effective if you have a busy schedule, if distance poses a challenge, or if you simply prefer the privacy of your own space. We can share documents during sessions and organise times that suit both of you.
A MIAM (Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting) is an important first step before starting family mediation and, in many cases, before making an application to the family court. The meeting gives you an opportunity to understand the mediation process, discuss the issues you are facing, and assess whether mediation is suitable for your circumstances. At Luton Family Mediation, we provide MIAMs in a professional, confidential and supportive setting to help individuals take the first step towards resolving family disputes constructively.
When parents separate, children need to know that both of you are still there for them. This service focuses on helping you reach arrangements that put your children first. From where they live to where and whom they spend time with to schools holidays, and the day-to-day decisions that keep coming up long after separation.
We can help you work through:
Sorting out finances after separation is rarely simple. There is usually a lot at stake. For example, property, pensions, debts, maintenance, and more. Each decision can feel important. Financial mediation offers a structured environment to review the figures together, with a mediator who keeps discussions focused and helps both parties reach an acceptable agreement.
We can help you work through:
Often, the children's interests and financial matters are intertwined. What happens to the family home will affect where the children will live. All Issues Mediation allows you to manage everything in one cohesive process, rather than jumping between meetings and professionals.
This covers:
In shuttle mediation you and the other party are in different breakout rooms. You never need to be face-to-face. This can make a real difference when attending the same room feels too difficult, for whatever reason.
Shuttle mediation is often the right choice when:
Shuttle mediation can be used for children matters, financial matters, or all issues. We will discuss whether this is the right option for you during your MIAM session.
Co-mediation involves two mediators working with you in the same session. Having a second mediator present can be especially helpful when situations are difficult or complex. It provides an extra layer of balance and reduces the likelihood that either party will feel the process is biased against them.
Co-mediation tends to work well when:
Co-mediation is available for children matters, financial matters, or all issues. We will discuss whether this is the right option for you during your MIAM session.
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