National Family Mediation Announces New CEO
Sarah Hawkins takes over from Jane Robey who retires after almost 20 years in post Sarah Hawkins, formerly Operations Manager [...]
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Exciting Opportunity: Join Our Board as a Trustee!
National Family Mediation (NFM) is on the lookout for a dynamic and committed individual to join our esteemed board of [...]
Mediation charity gears up for spike in enquiries over festive feuds
National mediation charity NFM (National Family Mediation) says it is gearing up for its annual increase in enquiries this Christmas, [...]
National Family Mediation – AGM
National Family Mediation will be holding their 40th AGM on Wednesday 1st November 2023 – 12.00-1.00pm via Zoom. If you would like [...]
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 [...]
Accessing Free Family Mediation to Navigate Your Divorce or Separation
Divorce or separation can be emotionally taxing, but reaching a resolution doesn't have to be a financial burden, Family Mediation [...]
Choosing Cooperation Over Parallel Parenting
Co-parenting after divorce or separation can be a challenging journey, especially when the dynamics between parents are strained or contentious. [...]
Increase in pension disputes as cost-of-living crisis bites
Pensions now feature in almost 80% of divorce mediation cases. NFM has seen a sharp increase in the number of [...]
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, [...]
No Fault Divorce – Don’t Forget To Sort Your Finances!
No fault divorce was introduced in England in April 2022, which now makes it much easier for couples to divorce, [...]
Navigating Later Life Divorce
Divorce is a challenging life event, and when it happens later in life, it can come with unique complexities. Understanding [...]
Separating parents urged to mediate to avoid missed milestones
Voucher scheme provides families with up to £500 to put towards mediation The last few weeks before the summer holidays [...]
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 [...]
Mediation charity urges warring exes to work together this Father’s Day
Child matters account for 4 in every 5 mediation matters Lone mothers head up 84% of lone parent families in [...]
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 [...]
Summer Holiday Parenting Advice for Divorced or Separated Parents
Divorced or separated parents often share responsibility for their children’s school holidays and with the summer school holidays just around [...]
How to manage Father’s Day when you are divorced or separated
Father's Day for dads who are divorced or separated can be a difficult and upsetting time. It can be a [...]
Tips for Successful Co-Parenting
Co-parenting can be a challenge for many separated or divorced parents, but it is essential for the well-being of your [...]
Coping with a right Royal Family fallout
On May 6, 2023, families across the nation will come together to witness one of the most momentous occasions in [...]
