Financial issues in family mediation: international role-play event
Family mediators working across England and Wales have been invited to an innovative free online international CPD event, taking place [...]
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NFM response to consultation on MIAM standards
The following is the National Family Mediation response to the Family Mediation Standards Board consultation on MIAM standards: Overview We [...]
New training dates for popular family mediation training
A rise in bookings for online family mediation training has led to a further set of courses being arranged by [...]
It’s time to consider making family mediation compulsory
It’s time to consider making family mediation compulsory if lawmakers are serious about reducing the family court backlog, says England [...]
Rebuilding co-parenting after lockdown: free meeting with a mediator
Slowly over the coming months some form of ‘normal’ will be restored to our day-to-day lives. The return to school [...]
Voucher scheme extended to offer £500 towards the cost of mediation
Money off mediation NFM is pleased to confirm its continued participation in the government’s voucher scheme for family mediation. The [...]
£1 million scheme helps separating parents avoid ‘fire and brimstone’ of family court
England and Wales’ largest provider of family mediation has welcomed a £1 million government investment aimed at keeping separating parents [...]
Online leaflets about how family mediaton can help you
You can now view and download some quick and simple guides in PDF format which explain how family mediation can [...]
MESH joins NFM as new affiliated service
NFM is delighted to welcome MESH as a new member and affiliated service providing family mediation in Sheffield. MESH has [...]
Avoidance strategies stop separated parents from resolving their differences
Separating parents are learning avoidance strategies, instead of ways to resolve their differences, say staff at a leading family charity. [...]
Family mediators focus on wellbeing of the whole family
Three recently published reports each shine a spotlight on different members of separated families. From them we learn that: Being [...]
How to head off half-term and school closure parenting headaches
Separated couples who face further anguish over parenting arrangements both in half-term, and with the extended closure of schools into [...]
Career change? New training dates for family mediation
With many people considering a change of career direction in the context of the pandemic, the leading provider of family [...]
NFM seeking accredited mediators across England and Wales
National Family Mediation Direct is looking to recruit Family Mediation Council Accredited mediators across England and Wales to help meet [...]
Family court crisis is a golden opportunity to think differently
The crisis surrounding the logjam in family courts presents a golden opportunity to think differently about the future, says the [...]
Virtual coffee morning to learn more about family mediation
National Family Mediation will host a virtual coffee morning on Wednesday 20 January as part of ‘Family Mediation Week’. Family [...]
Warning to separating parents: family court waiting game will last months
Demand surge for alternative dispute remedies Separating couples who are hoping for a family court to resolve their parenting and [...]
Family dispute specialists gear up for January surge in demand
Impact of Covid restrictions could lead to increased calls for divorce and separation services Family dispute specialists across England and [...]