If you're a McKenzie Friend supporting a parent through family court, or you're representing yourself and have been told to attend a MIAM, Becky Taylor Mediation can help. Confidential, impartial and built around making the court process as straightforward as possible.
A McKenzie Friend is someone who supports a person representing themselves in family court — helping with paperwork, preparing for hearings, and offering moral support. They can't give legal advice, sign court documents, or speak on a litigant's behalf, but their support can make a real difference for parents navigating the system alone.
With around 40% of private family law cases now involving at least one party without legal representation, McKenzie Friends and litigants in person are an important part of the family court landscape. Where a child arrangements dispute is involved, a MIAM is a legal requirement before most court applications — and that's where we can help.
Whether you're a McKenzie Friend supporting a client, or representing yourself and need to satisfy the MIAM requirement, here's how we can help.
We provide individual MIAM appointments and issue the certificate required before most family court applications, usually within days.
We know court deadlines matter. We aim to schedule MIAMs promptly, including evenings and weekends where needed.
If the other party declines to engage with mediation after being invited, we can issue a MIAM exemption confirmation so the court can see mediation was attempted.
Becky's professional background as a qualified teacher, pastoral lead, safeguarding lead and mental health lead in schools brings genuine understanding to disputes involving children.
Where eligible, clients can access up to £500 towards their joint mediation sessions through the Family Mediation Voucher Scheme — we handle the process.
We explain the mediation process and what the court expects in clear, straightforward terms — helpful for anyone navigating proceedings without a solicitor.
Complete the form below or email us directly. Let us know whether you're a McKenzie Friend referring a client, or contacting us on your own behalf as a litigant in person.
We'll contact the person directly to book their individual MIAM at a time that works for them — including evenings and weekends.
A confidential individual session where we explain the mediation process, assess suitability, and confirm Government Voucher eligibility where applicable.
Where required, we issue the C100 MIAM certificate confirming attendance — or, where the other party has refused mediation, confirmation that mediation was attempted.
If both parties wish to proceed, joint mediation sessions follow. Where agreement is reached, we can produce a Memorandum of Understanding for the court and solicitors to convert into a Consent Order.
Mediation works alongside the court process — not instead of it. Here's what to expect.
Mediation is confidential and the mediator remains completely impartial. We can't advise either party on what the outcome of court proceedings should be, or take sides in the dispute.
A McKenzie Friend can support someone in preparing for their MIAM and understanding the mediation process, but cannot attend the mediation session itself on the litigant's behalf — mediation is between the two parties directly.
At the end of the process, we'll confirm whether full agreement, partial agreement or no agreement was reached, so this can be reported to the court. Nothing further can be shared without consent.
We accept referrals for clients across the UK. All sessions are available online, so location is rarely a barrier.
Online sessions available nationwide
Including Eccles, Worsley, Swinton
Including Cheadle, Marple, Hazel Grove
Including Horwich, Farnworth, Westhoughton
Including Chadderton, Royton, Failsworth
Including Heywood, Middleton, Littleborough
Including Leigh, Atherton, Standish
Including Radcliffe, Ramsbottom, Tottington
Including Ashton, Stalybridge, Hyde
Including Altrincham, Sale, Stretford
Complete the form below and we'll be in touch promptly. You don't need to include detailed case information — just the basics to help us make contact.
Call us directly or send an email. We're happy to have a quick conversation before a referral is made.