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 [...]
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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 [...]
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 [...]
Separated parents urged to mediate over passports for kids to avoid delays
Caution coincides with concerns over Passport Office strikes NFM is urging separated and divorced parents in conflict not to put [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Celebrating 40 years of conflict resolution through mediation
Spring is often associated with new beginnings, conjuring up images of flower-covered fields, frolicking lambs and sun-dappled mornings. But for [...]
Mother’s Day and Divorce – how to tackle the topic with your ex
National Family Mediation is preparing for an annual surge in enquiries from couples in conflict looking to discuss child arrangements [...]
Who Gets The Dog In A Divorce?
Divorce can be a difficult process to go through emotionally and mentally, as couples have to come to terms with [...]
An Interview with Hilary Keogh – Portsmouth Mediation Service
As part of our 40th-anniversary celebrations, we spoke to Hilary Keogh of Portsmouth Mediation Service, one of NFM's member services, [...]
An Interview with Thowheetha Shaah, NFM Mediator
As part of our 40th-anniversary celebrations, we spoke to Thowheetha Shaah, one of NFM's Mediators, who has worked in the [...]
An Interview with Alison Morgan, Director – MiD Mediation
As part of our 40th-anniversary celebrations, we spoke to Alison Morgan of MiD Mediation, one of NFM's member services, about [...]
Separating parents urged to avoid courtroom conflict as Family Mediation Week kicks off
Parents who have decided to separate or divorce in 2023 are being urged to find out how to avoid courtroom [...]
A Mediator’s take on the Nuffield Family Justice Observatory’s latest report
Separating families: Experiences of separation and support (nuffieldfjo.org.uk) Another month, and the publishing of another detailed academic report considering the [...]
