FAMILY MEDIATION · BIRMINGHAM & ONLINE
A clearer way forward
for your family.
Separation brings difficult decisions. Mediation gives you space to discuss your children, your home and your finances, with an impartial professional helping you explore practical options.
You do not need to have everything worked out before getting in touch. Start with a conversation about the next step.
Or call 0121 320 2053
Practical conversations about what matters
Mediation can help you explore options following separation, or revisit arrangements when life changes.
Children & parenting
Discuss day-to-day arrangements, time with each parent, school holidays, handovers and communication. Keep your children’s needs at the centre of the conversation.
Home & finances
Work through the family home, property, savings, debts, pensions and financial support. Understand the information needed to explore realistic proposals.
Moving forward
Address practical issues after separation and review arrangements that no longer work. You decide which proposals you can accept; the mediator does not impose an outcome.
How mediation works
01 · Your individual first meeting
A Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting (MIAM) gives you an opportunity to explain your situation privately, ask questions and discuss mediation and other options. Safety and suitability are considered before joint sessions are arranged.
02 · Agreeing a suitable approach
If mediation is suitable and both people want to proceed, the arrangements, format and costs are agreed. Tell us about accessibility needs or concerns about being in the same room or video call.
03 · Working through the issues
The mediator helps you identify priorities, exchange relevant information and consider possible solutions. Sessions can take place online or, where suitable, in person. The number of meetings depends on the issues and progress made.
04 · Recording proposals & next steps
Proposals can be recorded so you can consider them and obtain independent legal advice. A mediation agreement is not automatically enforceable. Financial proposals may need to be formalised through an appropriate court order.
A PERSONAL APPROACH
Mediation at Jagdev Legal
Balraj Singh Jagdev is a solicitor and mediator whose practice includes family law. Our Birmingham firm understands that the decisions made after separation affect everyday life as well as the future.
When acting as a mediator, the role is impartial: helping both participants explore options, rather than representing either person. Individual legal advice is a separate service and is subject to conflict checks.
We will explain who will conduct your appointment and the arrangements for any court-form certification before you book.
Fees & help with costs
Our private fees below include VAT. A MIAM is charged separately for each participant. The joint mediation fee covers both participants together for one hour. Any documents, extra time or additional work will be priced and agreed separately before that work begins.
Initial MIAM
£216
Per person, for one hour, including VAT (£180 + £36 VAT)
An individual meeting to discuss your circumstances, options and suitability for mediation.
Mediation session
£216
For a one-hour joint session covering both participants, including VAT (£180 + £36 VAT)
This is the total session fee, not a fee for each participant. We will agree the payment arrangements and whether you meet online or in person before booking.
Could funding help?
Legal aid may cover mediation for eligible participants through a provider offering legally aided mediation. The government’s family mediation voucher scheme may contribute up to £500 towards eligible child-related cases, subject to availability; it does not cover the MIAM. Ask us about eligibility and the funding arrangements available for your case before paying.
Questions you may have
Do I have to attend a MIAM before going to court?
A MIAM is usually required before certain applications about children or family finances, unless a valid exemption applies. Exemptions are not limited to domestic abuse. Attending a MIAM does not commit you to mediation. Obtain legal advice if you need help deciding whether an exemption applies.
What if the other person will not take part?
You can contact us on your own. Mediation needs both people’s willingness to participate. Your individual meeting can help you understand other routes forward if mediation cannot proceed.
Will the mediator give me legal advice?
The mediator can explain general legal information but does not act as either participant’s solicitor or decide who is right. You can take independent legal advice before, during and after mediation.
Is mediation confidential?
Mediation discussions are generally confidential, but there are exceptions, including safeguarding concerns and legal obligations. Financial disclosure is normally open information and may be used outside mediation. The mediator will explain the boundaries of confidentiality and the agreement to mediate before substantive discussions.
Can we meet online or in separate rooms?
Online and suitable in-person appointments are available. If you are concerned about meeting together, ask about separate-room or separate-call arrangements. The mediator will assess whether the proposed format is safe and appropriate.
Can you sign the court form after my MIAM?
Relevant MIAM certificates must be signed by an appropriately accredited family mediator. Tell us if you need a court form so that we can confirm the appropriate appointment and certification arrangements in advance.
What happens if we cannot agree?
Mediation does not guarantee agreement. You may resolve some issues even if others remain. The mediator can explain other dispute-resolution options, and you can obtain independent advice about negotiation or court proceedings.
Take the next step at your own pace
Tell us briefly what you need help with and a safe time and method to contact you. Please do not send detailed sensitive information or confidential documents with your initial enquiry.
Start your mediation enquiry Call 0121 320 2053
175 Chambers, 175 Cole Valley Road, Birmingham, B28 0DG
YOUR NEXT STEP
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