Family Mediation and Divorce Support

Practical help with family mediation and divorce support for separation, children, finances and property from an FMC-accredited mediator and non-practising solicitor with over 30 years’ experience.

Whether you are ready to mediate, need a MIAM, or simply feel unsure where to start, I will help you understand your options one step at a time.

Amicable Divorce and Mediation doesn't have to be a battle

Divorce Doesn’t Have to be a Battle

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You may be here because everything suddenly feels uncertain and you don’t know where to turn.

Separation can bring a lot of questions at once. What happens to the family home? How will the finances be sorted? What arrangements will work for the children? Do you need a MIAM before court? And how do you avoid things becoming more difficult than they already are?

You may be thinking:

I don’t know where to start.
I want to avoid court if possible.
I need to sort finances and the family home.
I’m worried about the children.
I need a MIAM certificate.
I want practical guidance before making decisions.

The focus is always on finding workable solutions, reducing conflict, and helping you move forward.

Choose the family mediation and divorce support that fits where you are now

Start with a MIAM

A confidential one-to-one meeting to understand your situation, explore whether mediation may be suitable, and explain your options before you decide what to do next.

You may need this before a court application, or you may simply want to understand your options.

Find out about MIAMs

Family Mediation – work things out together

Mediation gives you a structured, neutral space to discuss children, finances, property and practical arrangements without handing decisions straight to the court.

Mediation is suitable when you both want to explore whether agreement is possible, even if things feel difficult at the moment.

Split family attending mediation for children arrangements and an amicable divorce

See how mediation works

Get one-to-one divorce support

If mediation is not the right next step, or you need support on your own, divorce consultancy gives you space to understand your options and prepare for what comes next.

This is suitable where you want guidance for yourself before deciding how to move forward.

Divorce Consulting for an amicable divorce and/or separation

Explore 1-1 support

Divorce Nicely does not mean pretending everything is fine

It means dealing with difficult decisions fairly and step by step. It means having structured conversations instead of endless arguments. It means understanding your options before spending more money, time and energy than you need to.

Practical structure

I help you break the process down into manageable steps, so you are not trying to solve everything at once.

You take everything a step at a time so you are not overwhelmed.

Legally informed, not legal advice

As a non-practising solicitor and experienced mediator, I can provide clear legal information while remaining neutral.

Clear boundaries and fees

You will know what is included, what is not included, and when any further work may be chargeable. I will explain the process, the fees and any next steps clearly.

You remain in control throughout, both of the decisions you make and the pace at which you make them.

Online and accessible

All meetings take place online, so you can access support wherever you are. Property and financial mediation relates to England and Wales.

If you haven’t used Zoom before, no problem. Many people have mediated successfully with no previous experience.

Move at your pace

You do not have to resolve everything immediately. Mediation helps break the process down into manageable steps.

This enables you to deal with children, finances, property and future arrangements in a way that feels more structured and less overwhelming.

You will be working directly with me, Cathy O’Mahoney

I am a Family Mediation Council Accredited mediator, a non-practising solicitor, and the founder of Divorce Nicely. I have over 30 years’ experience and have worked with separating couples and families for many years.

I know that people often come to mediation feeling anxious, defensive, overwhelmed or unsure. My role is to provide a structured process so that you can understand your options and make informed decisions.

What happens next?

Step 1 – Contact me

Send a message or book a MIAM. You do not need to know exactly what service you need before getting in touch.

Step 2 – Attend your individual MIAM

This gives you a confidential space to explain your situation and understand your options.

Step 3 – Decide whether mediation is suitable

If mediation is appropriate and both people are willing to proceed, we agree the next step together.

Step 4 – Work through the issues

Mediation can help with children arrangements, finances, property, pensions and practical next steps.

Not sure where to start?

Send a message to ask a question, explore your options, or find out what might work for your situation.

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Ready to book a MIAM?

Complete the participant questionnaire and I will be in touch shortly to arrange your appointment.

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Not ready to contact your former partner?

You may not be ready for mediation yet. You may still be gathering information, thinking about your options, or trying to understand what separation would mean in practical terms.

A one-to-one divorce consultancy session can help you get clearer before you decide what to do next.

Find out about divorce consultancy

Clear fees, agreed in advance

Mediation works best when everyone understands the process and the cost. Fees are explained clearly before appointments are booked, and any additional work is agreed in advance.

MIAMs from £137 per person
Joint mediation from £250 per person
Divorce consultancy charged by the hour
Documents and additional work quoted clearly

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Assistance with Fees

Family Mediation Vouchers

Although Divorce Nicely does not offer legal aid, we support the Family Mediation Voucher Scheme where children arrangements are part of the mediation process. If you may be eligible, we can apply for the voucher once both of you have attended your MIAMs and are ready to proceed.

The scheme can provide a contribution of up to £500 towards the cost of eligible mediation. There is no means test for the voucher scheme, although funding availability needs to be checked at the time.

To find out more about the Family Mediation Voucher scheme, read our article: Family Mediation Voucher Scheme: £500 Towards Mediation Costs

Legal Aid

Divorce Nicely does not offer legal aid for family mediation. If you think you, or the other person, may qualify for legal aid, you may wish to contact a legal aid family mediation provider before booking privately. If you wish to check your eligibility, please go to: Legal Aid Agency

If legal aid applies, both MIAMs and the first joint mediation session may be funded through the Legal Aid Agency.

Reassurance from people who have taken the first step

“Everything was done in the utmost professional manner, with detailed explanations and follow-ups.

I greatly appreciate Cathy’s commitment to sticking to the timeline and ensuring everything proceeded as planned. The thorough explanations, delivered in a calm and clear manner, were especially valuable and made the entire process much easier to understand and navigate.” MCB, Spain

“Thank you. You made a difficult situation easier” – Former Mediation Client

“Dear Cathy, thank you so much for all your time and hard work on our case. It hasn’t been easy, but you have made it very clear what we have needed to do. Thank you again. ED” Deal

“Thank you for making the difficult conversations as painless as possible.” Former Mediation Client

“5* on you CO’M. I would recommend your services without hesitation. I wasn’t sure I would be able to voice any concerns, but this was unfounded. It was also great to be pointed to other professionals when needed.” Former Mediation Client

You do not have to work everything out before asking for help

If you are separating, considering mediation, or unsure what your next step should be, you can start with a confidential MIAM or send a message first.

All meetings take place online and you will be working directly with Cathy.

Send a message to ask a question, explore your options, or find out what might work for your situation.

Ask a Question First

To book a MIAM, complete the participant questionnaire and I will be in touch shortly to arrange your appointment.

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FMC Accredited

Member of Resolution

Law Society Accredited

HOURS OF WORK

Monday to Friday:

9.30am-5.00pm

Saturday:

9.30am-1.00pm appointments only

Sunday: Closed

AFFORDABLE SERVICES

FOR EVERYONE

PHONE

(44) 1304 800001

LOCATION

All of our services take place online