Family Mediation Council (FMC) Accredited Practice
100% Confidential & Legally Privileged
Child-Focused Resolution

Pragmatic, Child-Centred Solutions for Separated Parents

Build a durable, practical Parenting Plan that keeps your children safe, happy, and supported—without painful courtroom disputes.

Statutory Framework: Section 8, Children Act 1989 & Parental Responsibility Principles
Court Form Endorsed: Form C100 (Child Arrangements Order)
Estimated Pathway: 2 to 3 structured 90-minute joint sessions
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Speak privately with an accredited family mediator. We explain your rights and never contact your former partner without your permission.

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Child Arrangements Mediation
FMC Accredited Dispute Resolution

Professional Mediation for Child Arrangements

The Children Act 1989 establishes that children’s welfare is the court’s paramount consideration. Mediation empowers parents to retain decision-making control over their children’s upbringing, establishing cooperative parenting routines that adapt as children grow.

Structured & Clear

How the Child Arrangements Mediation Process Works

Step-by-step guidance tailored to achieve practical resolution and meet official statutory standards.

01

Individual Intake Consultations

Each parent attends an individual MIAM session to outline concerns, share routines, and identify priorities for the children.

45 mins each
02

Structured Joint or Shuttle Sessions

Guided by an accredited mediator, parents discuss term-time schedules, holiday rotas, handovers, and communication protocols.

2–3 sessions of 90 mins
03

Agreed Parenting Plan Delivery

Your mediator drafts a detailed Parenting Plan documenting all agreed terms, which can be followed voluntarily or formalized into a Consent Order.

Finalized within 5 days

Why Families Choose This Pathway

Clear, practical benefits designed to protect family stability and save legal expenses.

Children are kept out of adversarial courtroom conflict
Tailored arrangements: flexible 50/50 care, alternate weekends, and school holiday rotas
Clear agreements on school choices, passport custody, and international travel
Child-Inclusive Mediation available to give older children an independent voice
Produces a comprehensive written Parenting Plan respected by family courts
Improves parental communication and establishes sustainable co-parenting routines
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Professional Credentials & Standards

Nationally Accredited & Regulated Standards

Our certified mediators operate strictly under the codes of conduct established by the UK’s governing family mediation bodies.

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Regulatory Standards & FMCA Certification

Accredited mediators qualified to issue and sign statutory MIAM court certificates (Form C100 & Form A).

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Approved Membership Body

Dedicated to ethical standards, professional supervision, and rigorous continuous practice quality.

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Constructive Family Resolution

Adhering to the non-confrontational Code of Practice prioritizing the welfare and best interests of children.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear, authoritative answers regarding UK family mediation, court regulations, and costs.

Sessions cover where children will live, weekday and weekend routines, school holidays, Christmas and birthday schedules, passport possession, foreign travel, introductions to new partners, and shared communication rules.

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