A separating family attends a Mediation Information Assessment Meeting (MIAM) for a mediator to assess the issues that must be resolved.
They will check if you are eligible for a voucher, whether the dispute or application concerns a child, and whether you are involved in financial matters related to a child dispute/application.
Your mediator will apply for the voucher funding, which will be paid directly to them once all mediation sessions are concluded.
Mediation sessions start with each individual from the separating couple speaking privately to the mediator, followed by a meeting with both parties and the mediator.
If child-inclusive mediation is used, this will follow, and then feedback will be provided to the parents.
Families can continue with more meditation sessions and retain the right to go to court if necessary or apply to the court for an order to make their mediation agreement enforceable.