Mediation

woman googling - Will it look bad if I don't attend Mediation?
11 September
16:54

If I Refuse Mediation Will it go Against me in Court UK

Mediation is always a voluntary process, although the courts can and will look at the conduct of both parties before...
MIAM Certificate on a laptop screen as part of mediation and MIAM exemption
20 April
11:47

Understanding MIAM Exemptions: Your Complete Guide to the 15 Legal Exemptions

Do you need to attend a MIAM? Since April 2014 it has been compulsory to at least consider Family Mediation...
Couple at a kitchen table agreeing trial separation rules in a UK home
29 September
15:25

Trial Separation: Rules, Tips and What to Expect

What you need to know about Trial Separation Reviewed for accuracy Last updated: September 2026 Written by Jess Knauf, Director...
Unmarried couple reviewing a cohabitation agreement at home in the UK
15 September
14:52

Cohabitation Agreements: Protecting Your Rights as an Unmarried Couple

Cohabitation Agreement UK Reviewed for accuracy Last updated: September 2026 Written by Jess Knauf, Director of Client Strategy at Mediate...
two family mediators in a co-mediation session with a divorcing couple
1 September
16:38

Co-Mediation: When Two Mediators Are Better Than One in Family Mediation

Co-Mediation Explained Reviewed for accuracy Last updated: September 2026 Written by Jess Knauf, Director of Client Strategy. Reviewed by Belinda...
Top rated Family Mediation Services in the UK
1 September
10:32

Top Rated Family Mediation Services UK: Compared and Scored

Winner, Best Company Culture at the BizX Awards 2025, judged at a conference attended by over 1,000 business leaders. Award...
A photograph of a parent in a warm, inviting kitchen, rushing to get their two children ready for school having organised everything with a free download of a back to school guide.
4 August
9:41

Back to School Guide: Managing the September Transition for All Families

Reviewed for accuracy Last updated: August 2026 Written by Jess Knauf, Director of Client Strategy at Mediate UK. Reviewed by...
A family mediator conducting a joint Mediation session
17 July
13:11

Mediation vs Conciliation, What’s the Difference? (UK Guide)

Mediation vs Conciliation Reviewed for accuracy Last updated: July 2026 by Jess Knauf, Director of Client Strategy at Mediate UK....
EX160 Form on a laptop screen
15 July
10:19

EX160 Form: How to Apply for Help With Court Fees (2026)

Reviewed for accuracy Last updated: July 2026 by Jess Knauf, Director of Client Strategy at Mediate UK. Reviewed by Belinda...
Family Mediation Statistics showing Mediate UK success rate of 90% compared to national average of 74% and voucher scheme of 69%
17 June
10:41

Family Mediation Statistics and Facts 2026

Family Mediation Facts & Statistics The State of Family Mediation in the UK (2026) A clear, source-referenced summary of the...
Online mediation session on a laptop with a mediator on screen
4 June
15:21

How to Convince Your Ex-Partner to Do Mediation

Convince Your Ex-Partner to Do Mediation (without Forcing it) Reviewed for accuracy Last updated: June 2026 by Jess Knauf, Director...
Mediation vs Counselling: What's the Difference
14 April
12:23

Mediation vs Counselling: What’s the Difference and Which Do You Need?

Mediation vs Councelling Reviewed for accuracy Last updated: April 2026 by Jess Knauf, Director of Client Strategy at Mediate UK....