Charity responds to ‘worrying increase’ in time it takes for Family Courts to deal with child matters
A leading national mediation charity has responded to the latest data from The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) which has shown [...]
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Family Hubs – another nice idea with no substance?
Earlier this year the Government published its long-awaited, highly anticipated ‘levelling up’ whitepaper. A document in which it outlined its [...]
How to manage Mother’s Day following your divorce or separation
Mother's Day is a cherished occasion to honour the incredible women who shape our lives. However, for divorced or separated [...]
‘No fault’ divorce is great, but it’s time to move the conversation on
With the dawn of ‘no fault’ divorce almost upon us there is a sense of post-election frivolity reverberating throughout the [...]
Charity says number of couples in conflict soared during the pandemic, despite drop in divorce rates
Despite a drop in divorce rates, couples in conflict soared during the pandemic. National Family Mediation (NFM), a charity that [...]
Is the government just paying lip service when it comes to child inclusive mediation?
When it comes to family conflict and relationship breakdowns, January gets a bit of a raw deal. Dubbed ‘divorce month’ [...]
£500 off mediation voucher scheme extended
Money off mediation NFM is pleased to confirm its continued participation in the government’s family mediation voucher scheme. The £500 [...]
Mediation charity braces itself for new year separation and divorce spike
National Family Mediation braces itself for new year separation and divorce spike as couples decide to end their relationship after [...]
Grandparents being denied access to grandchildren can claim money for mediation
NFM urges families in conflict to take advantage of government mediation scheme worth up to £500 A national charity that [...]
Family Law Awards fundraising drive raises £4K for National Family Mediation
Funds will be used to publish Parenting Plan booklets and to pay for consultations Generous guests at this year’s Family [...]
Dispute Resolution Consultation Closure
The window of opportunity to submit evidence as part of the Government’s Dispute Resolution in England and Wales consultation has [...]
Christmas Survival Guide for Separated Families
The festive season is drawing closer and for many, the run-up to the big day is filled with cheerful anticipation [...]
The financial impact of divorce or separation
There are many instances where we generally feel less numerate and financially savvy and we are bombarded with information about [...]
NFM Vacancy : Training & Development Specialist
NFM are recruiting for a passionate and dedicated Training & Development Specialist to work with our training team and lead [...]
Mandatory mediation debate to resurface amidst government dispute resolution consultation
In March the government launched what was then widely publicised as a ‘temporary’ voucher scheme designed to improve the take-up [...]
Why NFM Supports The Build Back Childhood Campaign
NFM is proud to support the Children’s Commissioner and the National Children's Bureau in their #BuildBackChildhood campaign - a plea [...]
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 [...]
Ministry of Justice announce major call for evidence on dispute resolution
A major call for evidence has been launched by the Government, seeking views on the best ways to settle family, [...]
