Antworks Family Mediation

This page explains our fees for mediation. We want to be clear and open about what you will pay.

What does each step cost?

Each mediation session costs £140 per person. So each session costs £280 in total between both people.

ℹ️  Most cases take 2 to 4 sessions to reach an agreement. This means the total cost per person is usually between £420 and £700 — including the MIAM.

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A simple example

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Are there any other costs?

Sometimes, extra support can help. We will always talk to you before arranging anything that costs more.

Co-mediator 

Sometimes a second mediator joins to help. This can be useful for complex cases. We will let you know the cost when it applies.

Child inclusive mediator 

A specialist mediator can meet with your children separately, to make sure their wishes are heard. We will confirm costs for this service shortly.

Your own legal and financial advice

We recommend that you take legal advice once before, once during and once after the mediation session to update your lawyer and have help to ensure that the agreements you have made will be approved by the court.

If you have financial matters to settle we advise that you take financial advice, this could include advice regarding your potential for a mortgage offer, or to assess you pension circumstances.

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How does mediation compare to going to court?

Divorce and separation can be very expensive without mediation. Here is a rough comparison.

Court cases cost much more

When couples cannot agree and go to court, the average cost to each person is around £14,000 to £20,000 in legal fees. Some cases cost far more.

Court cases take much longer

Going to court can take 12 to 18 months or more. Mediation usually takes a few weeks to a few months.

✅  Mediation is not just cheaper — it is also faster, more private, and puts you in control of the outcome.

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Can I get help paying for mediation?

✅  If you receive legal aid, your MIAM and mediation sessions may be free of charge.

✅  If one person qualifies for legal aid, the other person’s first session is also free.

ℹ️  Ask us about legal aid when you book your MIAM. We can help you find out if you qualify.

ℹ️ Antworks Family Mediation is a small business and not currently VAT registered, this means we don’t have to pass VAT costs on to you.

The Government’s £500 mediation voucher

The Government offers up to £500 off the cost of your mediation sessions if your case involves children.

You do not need to apply for it

We apply for the voucher on your behalf. The money is paid directly to us — there are no forms for you to fill in and nothing extra for you to do.

Who can get the voucher?

You may qualify if your case involves arrangements for children — for example, where they will live or when they will see each parent. Financial disputes can also qualify if they are linked to a children’s case.

It does not depend on your income

The voucher is not means-tested. You do not need to be on a low income to qualify. It is available to any eligible family regardless of what you earn.

It does not cover the MIAM

The voucher can only be used towards your mediation sessions — not your first MIAM appointment. The MIAM fee of £140 is paid separately.

💡  With a £500 voucher and a typical cost of £140 per session, the voucher could cover the cost of 3 full sessions for one person — or nearly 2 sessions split between both people.

ℹ️  Vouchers are limited and may not always be available. We will let you know at your MIAM whether a voucher can be applied for your case.

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💬  Have a question about our fees?

Please get in touch and we will be happy to explain anything. There are no hidden costs — we will always be clear about what you will pay before you commit to anything.