Family Mediation in Surrey

If you are separating, going through a divorce, or trying to make arrangements for your children or finances, family mediation can help you move forward in a calmer and more constructive way.
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MinusOne Mediation provides family mediation in Surrey, helping couples have structured conversations about children, finances, property and future arrangements without immediately turning to court. Mediation gives both of you the opportunity to be heard, understand each other’s views and work towards practical agreements that are right for your family.

Every separation is different. Some couples need help agreeing how time with their children will be shared. Others need support working through finances, property, pensions, savings or debts. Many families need to discuss both.

Family mediation provides a neutral, confidential space where these conversations can take place with the support of an impartial mediator. Your mediator is not there to take sides, judge either of you, or tell you what to do. Their role is to guide the conversation, help you explore options and support you both in working towards clear, realistic agreements.

MinusOne Mediation supports separating and divorcing couples in Surrey with:

Divorce or separation arrangements
Financial and property matters
Child arrangements and parenting plans
Child maintenance agreements
Ongoing co-parenting challenges

In many cases, before making an application to the Family Court, you will need to attend a MIAM.

A MIAM is a private, confidential meeting between you and a qualified family mediator. It gives you the opportunity to explain your circumstances, ask questions and understand whether mediation may be suitable for your situation. Your former partner does not attend your MIAM with you. They would have their own separate meeting.

If mediation is not suitable, or if you decide there is no alternative but to make a court application, your mediator can explain the next steps and issue the relevant MIAM certificate where appropriate.

About MIAM

MinusOne Mediation supports families in Surrey through online mediation and face-to-face appointments.

Online mediation can be helpful if you have work, childcare or travel commitments, or if you and your former partner now live in different areas. Whether mediation takes place online or in person, the process remains calm, structured and confidential.

We cover areas such as Guildford, Woking, Epsom, Reigate, Redhill, Dorking, Leatherhead, Weybridge, Walton-on-Thames, Esher, Camberley, Farnham, Godalming and nearby towns.

You do not need to be in the same location as your former partner to begin mediation. Many families choose online mediation because it offers flexibility while still providing a structured and supportive process.

Family mediation usually begins with an individual MIAM, where you can speak privately with a mediator, ask questions and understand whether mediation is suitable for your situation.

If both people decide to continue, joint mediation sessions can then take place to discuss children arrangements, finances, property or other practical issues following separation.

Where agreements are reached, your mediator can record these clearly and explain the next steps if you would like to make your agreement legally binding.

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