A MIAM is a Mediation Information Assessment Meeting.
It is a pre-mediation meeting between you and the mediator. It provides you with information about the mediation process as well as other dispute resolution options to help you decide which could be the best route to take to help resolve your dispute. It is also an opportunity for the mediator to assess whether mediation would be suitable in your particular case.
A MIAM usually lasts between 45 minutes to an hour during which you will have an opportunity to tell the mediator about your situation and the issues that need to be resolved.
At the end of the meeting, the mediator will explain whether your case is suitable for mediation. If so, you can then decide whether you want to proceed or explore other options for resolving the dispute.
The mediator can also provide you with details of other organisations that may be able to help, such as counselling, debt advice or information about how to parent co-operatively after separation.