It’s time to modernise the language used in divorce
Modernising the language used in the divorce process has to figure as part of the government's proposed legal reforms, says [...]
Latest News and Updates
Keep up to date with family mediation news and ensure you understand the latest developments, advice, and changes in family law. Our updates cover everything from practical tips to important legislative changes.
NFM seeking to recruit PPC (south east region)
Due to expansion, National Family Mediation is looking to recruit a PPC in the South East Region to support a [...]
Family Mediation observation / practice placement opportunities
South East London Family Mediation Bureau (SELFMB) is offering observation/practice placement and co-working opportunities in London and the South East. Following a [...]
Government consultation on divorce law reform
The government has announced its intention to reform divorce law, with the intention of ensuring a less confrontational process, and [...]
An easy win for separating families & Ministers, by using existing court powers
It won’t be difficult for the government to achieve its aim of increasing the numbers of separating families using family [...]
Family Mediation Council Chief Assessor role
The Family Mediation Council is appointing a new Chief Assessor, whose role will be to ensure the assessment of portfolios [...]
Family holidays are often bad for strained relationships
As September dawns, dispute resolution specialists across England and Wales are getting ready for an upturn in demand as and [...]
In royal circles and elsewhere, settling family disputes demands an open-minded focus on the future
In a new article, our CEO Jane Robey asks what type of relationship Thomas Markle wants with his daughter Meghan [...]
NFM recruiting family mediators in Berkshire
National Family Mediation is looking to recruit FMCA-accredited mediators to help meet increasing demand in Reading, Newbury and across Berkshire. [...]
NFM recruiting family mediators in Wearside
National Family Mediation is looking to recruit FMCA-accredited mediators to help meet increasing demand in Sunderland and the surrounding areas. [...]
Owens v Owens case spotlight illuminates need for divorce law change
Commenting on the outcome of the case of Owens v Owens, National Family Mediation CEO, Jane Robey, said: “As our [...]
Could Brexit negotiators call in mediators?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In the latest of her regular 'Mediation Matters' articles for Family Law, National Family Mediation Chief Executive, Jane Robey, explores [...]
Parenting tensions rise as school summer holiday starts
Uneasy relationships often become unworkable in long six weeks As the long school summer holiday begins, a leading family charity [...]
Winners losers … and those caught in between
In the latest of her regular articles for ‘Family Law’, National Family Mediation CEO Jane Robey explains how professional family [...]
Father’s Day: An unrepeatable gift for divorcing Dads
Divorcing Dads can give themselves an unrepeatable gift this Father’s Day, says a national charity. “Taking the chance to influence [...]
Divorcing parents urged to avoid extra time as World Cup arguments set to rage!
Making the right decisions for the children should be your first goal As the 2018 World Cup kick-off approaches, parents [...]
Support NFM when you shop online
If you use Amazon, you can now actively support National Family Mediation (NFM) every time you shop. AmazonSmile enables you [...]
Mediator Placement Scheme
The South East London Family Mediation Bureau (SELFMB) has announced details of an innovative Mediator Practice Placement Scheme, and is now accepting [...]