Urgent MIAM within 24 hours
If you are facing a court deadline or a fast-moving family situation, Ark's urgent MIAM is held by video within 24 hours of payment, for £160 per person. Evening and weekend appointments are available, and your MIAM certificate is usually completed within 24 hours of the meeting.
When is an urgent MIAM the right choice?
- You are approaching a court deadline. An urgent MIAM shows the court you have considered mediation, so your application is not held up.
- Child arrangements have broken down. Bringing mediation in early can help you reach a sensible arrangement and avoid a long court process. Applying about your children? See MIAMs for a C100.
- Communication has collapsed. In a contentious separation, things can escalate quickly. A mediator creates a safe space to bring both sides back to the table.
- One person is vulnerable. Your mediator will assess safety first. Where mediation is not safe, they will explain your options. See safeguarding and safety.
Urgent vs standard MIAM
| Standard | Urgent | |
|---|---|---|
| Price per person | £130 | £160 |
| Appointment | Usually within a few days | Within 24 hours of payment |
| Format | Video | Video, including out-of-hours |
| MIAM certificate | Included | Included, usually within 24 hours |
Urgent MIAM questions
How fast is an urgent MIAM?
Your MIAM is held within 24 hours of your payment, by video, for £160 per person. If mediation is not suitable or you need to apply to court, your MIAM certificate is usually completed within 24 hours of the MIAM.
Can I have a MIAM outside working hours?
Yes. Out-of-hours MIAMs in the evening or at weekends cost £150 per person. They are held by secure video, so you can attend from home after work or once the children are in bed.
What if my situation is an emergency?
If you or your child are in immediate danger, call 999. If your court application is genuinely urgent, for example because of a risk of harm, you may be exempt from attending a MIAM. You claim the exemption on the court form.
Does the other person need to attend quickly too?
No. You attend your own MIAM, and your certificate does not depend on them. We may invite the other person to theirs, but if they do not respond, you can still apply to court straight away.
Book your free 10-minute call
Tell us a little about your situation and a mediator will call you back, usually the same working day.
- Send us a few details
- A mediator calls you back at a time that suits you
- No obligation, and nothing is shared with your ex-partner
Prefer to talk now? 0330 043 6360