Government consultation on earlier resolution for private family disputes through mediation
As readers will no doubt recall, earlier this year the Government announced plans to protect children under new mediation reforms, [...]
Government voucher scheme a potential ‘childcare lifeline’ for single parents this summer
Scheme provides families with up to £500 to put towards mediation Families can use funds to mend bridges with extended [...]
Government mediation proposals ‘game changer’ for warring couples
In March the Government revealed plans to make mediation a pre-court requirement in low-level family dispute cases. A move that [...]
Compulsory Mediation – Government Proposal For Separating Couples
The Ministry of Justice has announced a public consultation on introducing compulsory mediation for separating couples. The UK Government is [...]
Charity urges government to ‘do more’ to help children benefit from mediation
NFM says child-inclusive mediation remains ‘out of reach’ for many The charity National Family Mediation (NFM) has called on the [...]
Is the government just paying lip service when it comes to child inclusive mediation?
When it comes to family conflict and relationship breakdowns, January gets a bit of a raw deal. Dubbed ‘divorce month’ [...]
Call to put children at the heart of the general election
This open letter to the leaders of the main political parties has been signed by the leaders of over 140 [...]
Reducing the multi-billion pound bill for badly managed divorce
Legislative delays to 'no fault divorce' caused by Brexit must not stop tens of thousands of couples who want to [...]
UK’s EU divorce must not delay ‘no fault’ law
Arguments about the process underpinning the UK’s ‘divorce’ from the European Union must not be allowed to delay new 'no [...]
