Family Mediation Alderley Edge

We Mediate provides family mediation and MIAMs to couples in Alderley Edge, Wilmslow and the surrounding area. Accredited by the Family Mediation Council and based nearby in Macclesfield, we help families resolve arrangements for children and finances, including more complex financial settlements, calmly, privately and online.

To speak to a mediator, call 0333 567 1676, email mediators@wemediate.co.uk, or send a confidential message.

Mediation for the Alderley Edge Area

Separation is difficult wherever you live, and in the Alderley Edge and Wilmslow area, financial settlements can be more involved than most, taking in property, pensions, investments and sometimes business interests. Family mediation is well suited to exactly these situations. On the basis of full and honest financial disclosure, it gives you both a calm, confidential space to work through even complex finances and reach a fair agreement, without the cost, delay and publicity of contested court proceedings.

Mediation is voluntary and impartial. The mediator does not take sides or make decisions for you; they help you both reach an agreement that works. It is also confidential and legally privileged, which many families in the area particularly value.

Handling More Complex Finances

Where a settlement involves significant or complex assets, mediation still works well, and often better than court, because you keep control of the outcome. The mediator helps you build a clear, shared financial picture and explore options such as how property, pensions and other assets are divided. For substantial pensions or business interests, mediation sits comfortably alongside the independent legal and financial advice we would always encourage you to take.

How It Works

Mediation starts with a MIAM, a private individual meeting, followed by joint sessions if suitable. All sessions are online, so you take part from home in Alderley Edge, Wilmslow or wherever you are, with no need to travel.

The Local Court

If a matter needs court, family cases for the Alderley Edge and Wilmslow area are generally dealt with at Crewe or Stockport County and Family Court, with Manchester Civil Justice Centre as the regional hub. Your MIAM certificate is accepted wherever your application is heard.

The April 2024 Rules

Since 29 April 2024, the courts expect couples to have considered non-court dispute resolution before applying, and a party who unreasonably refuses to attend a MIAM or engage may face costs consequences. A MIAM is now an important first step.

Our Fees

• MIAM: £130 weekdays, £150 Saturday mornings.
• Mediation sessions: £130 per person, per hour (usually 1.5 hours).

Card payments accepted. See our fees page.

What Mediation Can Resolve

• Finances and property: the family home, pensions, savings, investments and business interests.
• Child arrangements: where children live, how time is shared, schooling and holidays.
• Divorce settlements: a clear, private agreement as you separate.

Read more about the mediation process or online mediation.

Get Started

To find out more or book your MIAM, call 0333 567 1676 or book online.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can mediation handle complex or high-value finances?

Yes. Mediation works well for involved financial settlements, including property, pensions, investments and business interests, on the basis of full disclosure. It sits alongside the independent legal and financial advice we always encourage for substantial assets.

Is mediation confidential?

Yes. Mediation is confidential and legally privileged, unlike court proceedings, which many Alderley Edge and Wilmslow families value.

Which court covers Alderley Edge for family matters?

Family cases for the area are generally dealt with at Crewe or Stockport County and Family Court, with Manchester as the regional hub. Your MIAM certificate is accepted wherever your case is heard.

How much does it cost?

A MIAM is £130 on weekdays and £150 on Saturday mornings. Sessions are £130 per person per hour. A £500 voucher is available for eligible child-related cases.

General information about family mediation in England and Wales, not legal or financial advice.