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The heatwave isn’t the only thing raising temperatures this summer : Separated parents urged to choose mediation before court

Separated parents facing the pressure of the summer holidays are being urged to choose family mediation before turning to court, [...]

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Family Mediation Voucher Scheme Extended for One Year to March 2027

Couples facing the stress and soaring cost of separation are set for a boost after the Government extended its mediation [...]

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Divorce-Linked Pension Disputes on the Rise – But That Might Not Be a Bad Thing

NFM (National Family Mediation) has reported a surge in mediation sessions involving pension disputes during divorce proceedings - but the [...]

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Divorce Day: Couples urged to start with mediation as charity prepares for January surge

Here at NFM we are preparing for a sharp rise in enquiries this January, and are urging couples considering separation [...]

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Holiday Headaches for Separated Parents: Mediation Urged as School Absence Penalties Tighten

New government rules cracking down on school absences are putting fresh pressure on separated parents to plan holidays carefully and [...]

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Debt and Unaffordable Living Costs Now a Central Focus in Separation Mediation

The cost-of-living crisis continues to strain household finances, meaning that many separating couples have far higher shared financial obligations — [...]

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Struggling Single Parents Offered ‘Secret Weapon’ for Summer Childcare Crisis

Thousands of separated mums and dads face a childcare nightmare this summer — but a little-known government scheme could be [...]

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Mediation Charity Gears Up for Christmas Surge as Separated Couples Tackle Festive Co-Parenting Challenges

Mediation Charity Gears Up for Christmas Surge as Separated Couples Tackle Festive Co-Parenting Challenges

NFM urges families to take advantage of the Government’s Mediation Voucher Scheme to help with Festive Co-Parenting. As Christmas approaches [...]

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Divorce-Linked Pension Disputes on the Rise

NFM (National Family Mediation) reports that in 2023, the pension became a focal point in 78% of the 9,000 cases [...]

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Innovative new platform closes the loop between mediation and legal services

NFM to bring new mediator-led approach to divorce and separation to market A legal entrepreneur and the country’s largest provider [...]

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Holidays Abroad

Separated Parents Urged to Mediate Over Holidays Abroad for Kids to Avoid Airport Issues

As the summer holiday season approaches, National Family Mediation (NFM) is urging couples in conflict to mediate over any concerns [...]

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Mediation charity launches Easter holidays advice guide

A national mediation charity has published a guide providing help and advice to parents who are going through a divorce [...]

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NFM signs Menopause Workplace Pledge

As a further sign of commitment to the health and wellbeing of its staff, NFM has signed the Menopause Workplace [...]

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National Family Mediation - Offering Mediation for Ukraine Refugees

Charity launches free mediation service for Ukrainian refugees and hosts

A Ukrainian refugee who fled the war in the Ukraine in search of safety for her children has partnered with [...]

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Back-to-school : September signals soaring demand for unhappy couples’ dispute resolution

As September dawns, dispute resolution specialists across England and Wales are getting ready for an upturn in demand as disillusioned [...]

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Healing old wounds: families sought for TV programme

RDF Television (makers of The Secret Life of Four Year Olds) is looking for families who have suffered a big [...]

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