An online MIAM

The same meeting, by video call, wherever you are in England and Wales.

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Most MIAMs at Salam Mediation are held by video call. It is the same meeting, with the same standing, held wherever you happen to be.

Why most people choose it

No travelling, and no time off work beyond the meeting itself
You can attend from home, or from anywhere private
Appointments can often be arranged more quickly
It works wherever you are in England and Wales

What you need

A phone, tablet or computer with a camera, a reasonable internet connection, and somewhere private where you can speak freely for up to an hour. Headphones help if anyone else is at home.

You will be sent a link before the appointment. It is worth opening it a few minutes early to check your camera and microphone.

Does an online MIAM count?

Yes. A MIAM held by video call is a MIAM. Where a certificate is needed for a court application, it is issued in exactly the same way.

If online does not suit you

In-person appointments are available in London. Say so when you get in touch and we will arrange it.

How an online MIAM runs

You bookChoose an appointment online, or ask for a free 15-minute chat first.
You get a linkIt arrives before the appointment. Opening it a few minutes early lets you check your camera and microphone.
You meet the mediator on your ownThe other person is not there. It lasts 45 to 60 minutes.
You leave with next stepsThe mediator explains the options, and where a court form is needed, how it works.

What an online MIAM costs

£125 per person. It is the same fee as any other MIAM, and the signed court form is £35 if you need it. All MIAM costs explained.

Who it suits, and who might prefer in person

Works well ifYou live outside London, have a busy schedule, or would find travelling hard or stressful.

Works well ifYou are abroad but have a link to England or Wales and need a MIAM for a court application here. Families abroad.

You might prefer in person ifYou do not have a private space, a reliable connection, or you simply feel more comfortable face to face. In-person appointments can be arranged in London.

If privacy is a worryTell us when you book. We can talk about the safest way to hold the meeting, including time of day and how we contact you.

Questions about online MIAMs

Is an online MIAM valid for court?

Yes. A MIAM held by video call is a MIAM, and where a court form needs the mediator's signature it is completed in the same way as after an in-person meeting.

What do I need for an online MIAM?

A phone, tablet or computer with a camera and microphone, a reasonable internet connection, and somewhere private where you can speak freely for up to an hour.

Can I do it from abroad?

Often yes. If you have a link to England or Wales and need a MIAM for a court application here, a video call can work from another country. Tell us where you are when you book.

Can I have someone with me?

You can discuss this when you book. A MIAM is a private meeting with the mediator, so anyone joining needs to be agreed in advance.

What if my connection drops?

The mediator can reconnect by phone or rearrange the rest of the appointment, so you do not lose the meeting.

This page is general information about family mediation. It is not legal advice about your own situation.

Written by an FMC-accredited family mediator Last reviewed August 2026