Can Family Mediation Help At Christmas?
UK Family Mediation Service
November 24, 2025
When going through a divorce or separation things can feel tough. It may feel like even simple agreements escalate and you are unable to see eye to eye over the important matters
UK Family Mediation Bolton is the able to help: Speak to our team today 0330 010 1571
UK Family Mediation Service offers professional, accredited family mediation services across Bolton and the wider Greater Manchester area. Whether you are going through a separation, need help agreeing on child arrangements, or want support discussing financial matters, our mediators offer a calm, impartial environment where you can move forward without the stress and cost of court.
We support families throughout the entire Bolton borough, helping you reach clear, practical agreements that put your children’s well being first.
What Is Family Mediation? Family mediation is a voluntary, confidential process that helps separating couples resolve disagreements with the support of a neutral mediator. Rather than leaving decisions to a court, mediation allows you to:
stay in control
communicate safely and respectfully
create workable agreements
reduce stress and conflict
save time and legal costs
Mediation is suitable for discussing child arrangements, finances, separation planning, communication issues, and ongoing co-parenting.Mediation provides a safe, structured space where you and your ex-partner can discuss issues calmly with the help of a trained, neutral mediator. The goal is to reach agreements you both feel comfortable with, without going to court. You stay in control. You make the decisions.
We help guide the conversation.
MIAM – Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting A MIAM is the first step. It’s a confidential meeting where we: Explain how mediation works Understand your situation Check whether mediation is suitable Answer your questions You only need to attend separately — you do not meet your ex at this stage. MIAMs are legally required before making most court applications. At your MIAM, we will: explain how mediation works learn about your situation assess whether mediation is safe and suitable. The mediator will answer any questions you may discuss Legal Aid eligibility You do not meet your ex-partner at this stage. A MIAM is legally required before making most family court applications.
Child Arrangements Mediation in Bolton Our mediators help parents create a practical Child Arrangement Plan that focuses firmly on your children’s best interests. We also ensure discussions stay respectful, structured, and child-centred.Our mediators help parents create a practical Child Arrangement Plan that focuses firmly on your children’s best interests. We also ensure discussions stay respectful, structured, and child-centred.
Bolton is one of the largest towns in the UK and the second largest settlement in Greater Manchester. With a rich history built on textile manufacturing and engineering, Bolton today is a thriving mix of urban living, traditional communities, and green spaces stretching towards the West Pennine Moors.
Bolton is spread across well-known areas such as:
Bolton City Centre, Farnworth, Great Lever, Halliwell, Horwich,
Little Lever, and Westhoughton.
From culturally diverse neighbourhoods to historic suburban communities, Bolton’s size and variety mean many families need support navigating separation, childcare, and financial arrangements. Our mediation service is designed to offer accessible, supportive guidance to people across all parts of Bolton.
Family mediation is already a far more cost-effective option than going through the courts, but there is additional help available. The government provides two financial support schemes that can significantly reduce mediation costs for Hertfordshire families.
The Family Mediation Voucher Scheme – A government-funded contribution of £500 towards the cost of your joint mediation sessions. The scheme applies to cases involving child-related arrangements, even if financial matters are being discussed alongside them.
Your FMC-accredited mediator at UK Family Mediation Bolton will check whether your case qualifies. If it does, they will handle the entire application process for you—no forms or claims are required on your part.
UK Family Mediation Bolton offers appointments in local community centres, business premises, or more popularly , via online video conferencing on Teams or Zoom
How UK Family Mediation Bolton can help;
Arrangements for Children: Creating parenting plans, deciding on where children will live, and agreeing on contact plans, holidays, and key decisions (often referred to as Child Arrangements).
Financial and Property Matters: Division of assets, including the family home, pensions, savings, debts, or maintenance payments. Post-Divorce Issues: Mediating issues that come up years after separation, such as changing child arrangements or varying financial orders.
UK Family Mediation has a network of family mediators and services across Bolton. Call our team on 0330 010 1571 to speak to our team.
Speak to one of our network of mediators today to find out how UK Family Mediation can help with your dispute resolution