Mediation fees
Clear pricing at the start of mediation matters.
This page explains our family mediation fees, what each service covers and what help may be available with the cost.
If you are separating and want to resolve arrangements for children, finances or property without unnecessary conflict, mediation can offer a more constructive route forward.
At a glance
- MIAM meetings from £135 per person
- Joint mediation sessions from £135 per person
- Key mediation documents from £60 per person
- Support may be available through legal aid or the voucher scheme
If you are not sure which service applies to your situation, contact us and we will explain the next step.
Family mediation fees
Our fees are set out below so you can see the likely cost of starting mediation and any documents that may be needed afterwards.
All fees should be confirmed before your appointment is booked. We will explain whether a fee is charged per person, per session or per document.
£135 per person, per hour
MIAM meeting
A MIAM is a Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting. This is the first private meeting with a mediator, where we explain the process, discuss your circumstances, consider whether mediation is suitable and talk through possible next steps.
£135 per person, per hour
Joint mediation session
Joint mediation sessions are where both participants work through the issues with the support of the mediator. Sessions may take place online, face to face where available, or by shuttle mediation where appropriate.
From £60 per person
FM1 / C100 / Form A documentation
Where court paperwork requires mediation confirmation or related documentation, we can explain what is needed and whether a mediator signature or mediation document is appropriate for your case.
From £135 per hour
Open Financial Statement
An Open Financial Statement records the financial information shared during mediation. This is an open document and may be used as part of the process if you later need to formalise financial proposals.
From £135 per hour
Memorandum of Understanding
A Memorandum of Understanding records the proposals discussed and provisionally agreed in mediation. It is not legally binding by itself, but it can be taken to a solicitor to help with drafting a consent order where appropriate.
From £135 per hour
Parenting Plan
A Parenting Plan records practical arrangements for children, helping parents set out what has been agreed in a clearer and more workable format.
Help with mediation costs
Legal aid: You may be eligible for legal aid if you are on a low income. If one person qualifies, the MIAM and the first full mediation session may still be covered for both participants. Further support may also be available for the eligible participant.
Family Mediation Voucher Scheme: If your case involves arrangements for children, you may be eligible for a family mediation voucher of up to £500 towards the cost of mediation sessions. The voucher does not cover the MIAM and is subject to eligibility and availability.
Funding support can make it easier to begin the process, especially where children are involved.
Important to know before you book
Fees confirmed in advance
All fees should be confirmed before your appointment is booked.
Charging structure explained
We will explain whether your fee is charged per person, per session or per document.
Further drafting explained
If further drafting is needed after mediation, we will tell you in advance what that will cost.
Other options discussed
If mediation is not suitable, we will explain your other options.
Why people choose mediation
Mediation can help reduce conflict, improve communication and create workable arrangements more quickly than a fully contested court route.
It also gives both people more input into the outcome and can provide a more proportionate starting point for discussing children, finances and property.
Want to understand which fee applies to your situation?
Contact Just Divorce Mediation and we will talk you through the next step.