Family Mediation North East
Family Mediation North East
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MIAM WEBINAR FOR PROFESSIONALS
This practical webinar is designed for solicitors and legal professionals advising clients in private law children and financial remedy proceedings.
The session provides clear, confident guidance on MIAMs, mediation, exemptions, and the court’s increasing focus on non-court dispute resolution (NCDR). It is firmly rooted in current law, procedural rules, and frontline mediation practice — with copy-ready wording and tools delegates can use immediately.
WHO IS THIS WEBINAR FOR?
This webinar is suitable for:
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Solicitors and trainee solicitors
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Legal executives and paralegals
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Private law children practitioners
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Financial remedy practitioners.
It is particularly useful for professionals who:
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Regularly advise clients at pre-issue stage
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Draft C100 or Form A applications
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Want clarity around MIAM exemptions and evidence
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Are navigating the court’s strengthened approach to NCDR.
WHAT THE WEBINAR COVERS
Delegates will gain a clear understanding of:
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The legal framework for MIAMs, including the Children and Families Act 2014 and FPR Part 3
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MIAM exemptions in practice, where they sit in PD3A, and how to evidence them properly
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How courts are now approaching NCDR, adjournments, and costs
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How to work effectively with mediators, including screening, suitability, and information sharing
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Funding routes, including Legal Aid and the £500 Mediation Voucher Scheme
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How to complete the MIAM sections of C100 and Form A, with sample wording
This webinar is mapped to SRA Competences A–D and provides clear CPD evidence for attendance.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of the session, delegates will be able to:
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Identify when a MIAM is required and when an exemption applies
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Advise clients clearly on attending a MIAM or claiming an exemption
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Anticipate how courts may scrutinise MIAM compliance and NCDR engagement
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Collaborate confidently with mediators at pre-issue and post-issue stages
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Set realistic expectations for clients around mediation, costs, and next steps.
FORMAT AND DELIVERY
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Live online webinar or in person workshop
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60-minute CPD session with Q&A
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Optional 90-minute workshop including case studies and drafting exercises
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Interactive elements including polls and discussion
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Attendance certificates provided
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Delegates receive:
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Slide deck with speaker notes
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One-page client explainer (children and finance versions)
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MIAM Exemption Evidence Checklist
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C100 / Form A MIAM wording cheat sheet
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CPD certificate mapped to SRA competences
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Optional post-session quiz and reflection prompt.
WHO DELIVERS THE WEBINAR?
Training is delivered by Pax Mediation’s Co-Directors, both accredited family mediators and experienced professional trainers.
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Sarah-Jane Turnbull has delivered specialist mediation training at Northumbria University and to CAFCASS, with a particular focus on MIAMs, mediation practice, and working alongside the court process.
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Laura Ronn was one of the leading national trainers on the Separated Parents Information Programme (SPIP) and played a central role in training SPIP facilitators and trainers in collaboration with CAFCASS.
Both hold adult teaching qualifications and bring extensive frontline mediation experience into their training.
PRICING
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£95 + VAT per delegate
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£400 + VAT per firm (unlimited attendees)
Bespoke in-house delivery is available for firms and organisations.
“Clear, authoritative and extremely practical. The guidance on MIAM exemptions and drafting the C100/Form A sections alone made this training worthwhile.”
“A genuinely useful CPD session. It clarified the court’s current expectations around NCDR and helped me advise clients with much more confidence.”
“Excellent training delivered by practitioners who understand both mediation and litigation. The copy-ready wording and checklists will save significant time in practice.”
BOOK OR ENQUIRE NOW
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is this webinar suitable for private law children and financial remedy work?
Yes. The webinar is specifically designed for solicitors advising clients in private law children proceedings and financial remedy cases. It covers the MIAM requirement, exemptions, and practical implications for both areas of practice.
Does this count towards CPD requirements?
Yes. The webinar is mapped to SRA Competences A–D. Attendance certificates are provided, and optional quizzes and reflection prompts are available to support CPD evidence.
Will this help with drafting C100 or Form A applications?
Yes. A key focus of the webinar is the MIAM sections of C100 and Form A. Delegates are provided with copy-ready wording, practical examples, and common pitfalls to avoid.
Does the training cover MIAM exemptions in detail?
Yes. We explore MIAM exemptions in depth, including:
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Domestic abuse
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Child protection
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Urgency
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Recent NCDR
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Availability and access issues.
We also cover what evidence is required and how exemptions are scrutinised by the court in practice.
Does the webinar address the court’s current approach to NCDR?
Yes. The session reflects the court’s strengthened emphasis on non-court dispute resolution, including adjournments, judicial scrutiny of exemptions, and potential cost consequences for unreasonable non-engagement.
Is this webinar theoretical or practical?
The training is highly practical. It is grounded in current law, procedure, and frontline mediation practice, with clear takeaways that can be applied immediately in client advice and case strategy.
Who delivers the webinar?
The webinar is delivered by accredited family mediators and experienced professional trainers who work daily within the family justice system. The trainers have delivered national-level training, including for CAFCASS and at university level.
Can this be delivered in-house for our firm?
Yes. The webinar can be delivered as in-house CPD for firms, either online or in person. Content can be tailored to your practice area and team size.
How long is the webinar?
The standard format is a 60-minute CPD webinar with Q&A. A 90-minute workshop version is also available, including case studies and drafting exercises.
How do we book or enquire?
You can book individual places or enquire about in-house delivery via the website. For firm-wide training, we are happy to discuss tailored options.
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