Monday 27th January 12-1pm
A Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting (MIAM) is a pre-mediation meeting.
During this session you will:
- Find out what happens in a MIAM
- Learn about the role of a MIAM as an early comprehensive information resource regarding all NCDR processes so that you are fully aware of all the choices available to you
- Learn about the issues you can explore in a MIAM, including how how practical arrangements in mediation can be tailored to your needs
- Hear how MIAMs have worked for others
There will also be an opportunity to ask questions of the presenters about the MIAM process.
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Sarah-Jane Riddell is a specialist in family law at award winning firm Family Law Partners and works predominantly as an accredited mediator, collaborative family lawyer and solicitor neutral. Sarah-Jane specialises in dealing with financial and children matters that can arise following separation and also in advising clients who wish to arrange living together or pre/post-nuptial agreements (often using the collaborative process). Sarah-Jane is a highly skilled and experienced mediator and offers both mediation for issues relating to both children and finances. Sarah-Jane is also trained as a Hybrid Mediator and is the co-chair of Resolution’s Collaborative Working Party.
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Sushma Kotecha is a non-practising solicitor, accredited family mediator, certified holistic life coach, mind-body practitioner, and author of ‘Holistic Divorce: Sh*t Happens, It’s How You Deal With It That Counts.’ With over 30 years in the divorce sector, she founded Holistic Family Mediation & Coaching to offer a compassionate approach to divorce and separation. Sushma’s mission is to empower separating couples to avoid court and make mindful decisions. As a divorcee, she understands the emotional challenges and is dedicated to helping individuals create harmonious post-divorce lives. Her holistic approach addresses mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of separation. She offers online mediation, divorce life coaching, communication support, and co-parenting guidance. You can find Sushma and stay connected through her website where you’ll discover valuable resources and insights to guide you through your separation and/or divorce journey and by following her on X, Instagram, and LinkedIn to stay updated. |
