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Post-Separation – Use the ‘ABC’ of post-separation parenting

Now the long school summer holiday has arrived, and traditional tensions rise between separated couples, parents should adopt an ABC [...]

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Will government vouchers prove a game-changer for family mediation?

Will government vouchers prove a game-changer for family mediation? Asks CEO of National Family Mediation, Jane Robey. Writing in Family [...]

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Professional international collaboration should be here to stay

International collaboration and sharing of best family law practice is here to stay, says CEO of National Family Mediation, Jane [...]

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Fair Shares project

Call for volunteers to take part in large scale study of divorce money arrangements

‘Fair Shares’ is a large-scale study of financial arrangements on divorce, which began early in 2021. Over the summer the [...]

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Sharing family mediation best practice across three nations

Scores of family mediators from the UK, USA and Ukraine joined an innovative online free training event. ‘Financial issues in [...]

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New online support for children & young people

New online material for children and young people forms a key part of the brand new website just launched by [...]

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Solving co-parenting dilemmas for separated families as the summer holiday looms

Uncertainty about how summer holidays might shape up this year means separated families should consider making flexible written parenting plans [...]

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What about children in separated families who want to hug BOTH their parents?

As hugs return to our lives, a leading national charity is urging separated families to ensure the children get the [...]

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#ChildrenAtTheHeart

Government rethink needed over recovery plans for young people

National Family Mediation is one of over 140 organisations that have signed a joint statement calling on the government to [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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£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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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