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News Articles
- Persuading those who’ve come to an assessment meeting to use full mediation
- Mediator Placement Scheme
- Support NFM when you shop online
- Divorcing parents urged to avoid extra time as World Cup arguments set to rage!
- Father’s Day: An unrepeatable gift for divorcing Dads
- Winners, losers … and those caught in between
- Parenting tensions rise as school summer holiday starts
- Could Brexit negotiators call in mediators?
- Owens v Owens case spotlight illuminates need for divorce law change
- NFM recruiting family mediators in Wearside
- NFM recruiting family mediators in Berkshire
- In royal circles and elsewhere, settling family disputes demands an open-minded focus on the future
- Family holidays are often bad for strained relationships
- Family Mediation Council Chief Assessor role
- An easy win for separating families & Ministers, by using existing court powers
- Government consultation on divorce law reform
- Family Mediation observation / practice placement opportunities
- NFM seeking to recruit PPC (south east region)
- It’s time to modernise the language used in divorce
- A helping hand in the Christmas parenting puzzle
- Proposals to boost take-up of MIAMs
- The importance of fatherhood doesn’t diminish after divorce
- NFM response to divorce reform consultation
- Don’t leave it to a judge to decide your family’s future
- NFM recruiting family mediators
- ‘Wishy-washy’ legal aid report kicks effective support down the road
- New structured mediation placement scheme
- How pre-mediation coaching points the way forward
- Recruiting mediators to work across Gloucestershire
- Preventing grandparents becoming forgotten victims of divorce
- Family Law Award charity partner announced
- UK’s EU divorce must not delay ‘no fault’ law
- Reducing the multi-billion pound bill for badly managed divorce
- Start summer holiday parenting arrangements now
- Sort a summer holiday parenting plan now!
- Film maker looking for couples in need of help
- Healing old wounds: families sought for TV programme
- Divorce legislation introduced to Parliament
- Why another big promotional push is needed
- Divorce legislation successfully passes second reading
- Several years away from return to pre-LASPO mediation levels
- President of the Family Division launches public and private law consultation
- NFM recruiting mediators (Birmingham area)
- Expanding NFM’s team of trainers
- Separated Parents Information Programme
- Families must be the bedrock of new policy announcements
- National Family Law survey
- Views and ideas sought to improve child contact centre website
- Divorce Reform and the Video Assistant Referee
- Recruiting family mediators for South Wales
- Response to the review of the Child Arrangements Programme
- Help at hand in piecing together Christmas parenting puzzle
- Mediators required for London, Derby, Hull and Sheffield
- Hints, hails and trails … but little delivery on family law policy change
- Grant award will improve support for separating families
- Call to put children at the heart of the general election
- NFM thanks guests for 2019 Family Law Awards generosity
- January alert for family dispute specialists
- Family Mediation Week, 20 – 24 January 2020
- Recruiting to the Family Justice Young People’s Board
- Coronavirus: an update from NFM
- Moving family mediation online
- Check eligibility for Legal Aid if your employment status has changed
- Top tips for co-parenting during the Coronavirus restrictions
- Family lockdown tensions: some optimism from the front-line
- A new collaborative spirit among family-focused organisations
- A bright future for family mediation
- Online training is key to the future of family mediation
- New Parliamentary paper on Covid-19 impact on separated families
- Unhappy couples blow the dust off the separation process
- Family mediation can help address annual multi-billion pound cost of family breakdown to the taxpayer
- Common sense must prevail in addressing family court logjam
- ‘Taxpayer fury’ over family court logjam
- Legally-aided mediation is vital in diverting disputing families from court
- New training opportunities for family mediators
- Coronavirus FAQs: Separated Families and Contact with Children in Care
- Co-parenting through the Coronavirus crisis
- Quick and simple guides to family mediation
- ‘Culture change’ report on behaviour and attitudes of separating parents
- Family Law Awards charity partner ‘honour’
- Free video conference advice & support
- NFM applauds generosity of donors supporting child-inclusive mediation
- Halving the five-day Christmas window means tough choices for separated parents
- Now booking: new mediation training opportunities
- New videos: young people’s rights when parents separate
- Family dispute specialists gear up for January surge in demand
- Warning to separating parents: family court waiting game will last months
- Virtual coffee morning to learn more about family mediation
- Family court crisis is a golden opportunity to think differently
- NFM seeking accredited mediators across England and Wales
- Career change? New training dates for family mediation
- How to head off half-term and school closure parenting headaches
- Family mediators focus on wellbeing of the whole family
- Avoidance strategies stop separated parents from resolving their differences
- MESH joins NFM as new affiliated service
- Online leaflets about how family mediaton can help you
- £1 million scheme helps separating parents avoid ‘fire and brimstone’ of family court
- Voucher scheme extended to offer £500 towards the cost of mediation
- Rebuilding co-parenting after lockdown: free meeting with a mediator
- It’s time to consider making family mediation compulsory
- New training dates for popular family mediation training
- NFM response to consultation on MIAM standards
- Financial issues in family mediation: international role-play event
- Government rethink needed over recovery plans for young people
- What about children in separated families who want to hug BOTH their parents?
- Solving co-parenting dilemmas for separated families as the summer holiday looms
- New online support for children & young people
- Sharing family mediation best practice across three nations
- Call for volunteers to take part in large scale study of divorce money arrangements
- Professional international collaboration should be here to stay
- Will government vouchers prove a game-changer for family mediation?
- Post-Separation – Use the ‘ABC’ of post-separation parenting
- Ministry of Justice announce major call for evidence on dispute resolution
- Back-to-school : September signals soaring demand for unhappy couples’ dispute resolution
- Why NFM Supports The Build Back Childhood Campaign
- Mandatory mediation debate to resurface amidst government dispute resolution consultation
- NFM Vacancy : Training & Development Specialist
- The financial impact of divorce or separation
- Christmas Survival Guide for Separated Families
- Dispute Resolution Consultation Closure
- Family Law Awards fundraising drive raises £4K for National Family Mediation
- Grandparents being denied access to grandchildren can claim money for mediation
- Mediation charity braces itself for new year separation and divorce spike
- £500 off mediation voucher scheme extended
- Is the government just paying lip service when it comes to child inclusive mediation?
- Charity says number of couples in conflict soared during the pandemic, despite drop in divorce rates
- ‘No fault’ divorce is great, but it’s time to move the conversation on
- How to manage Mother’s Day following your divorce or separation
- Family Hubs – another nice idea with no substance?
- Charity responds to ‘worrying increase’ in time it takes for Family Courts to deal with child matters
- Mediation charity braces itself ahead of ‘No-Fault’ divorce surge
- Managing Loneliness Following Your Relationship Breakdown
- Warring Ex’s Urged To Mediate Over Passports for Kids to Avoid Delays
- Top 5 Reasons People Come to Family Mediation
- Radical reform is needed if we are to end the endemic capacity issues in courts
- Government extends family mediation voucher scheme
- National Mediation Charity reports surge in enquiries in the run up to Father’s Day
- Charity launches free mediation service for Ukrainian refugees and hosts
- The Damaging Impact of Inter-Party Politics
- Mediation charity prepares for record number of enquiries as children head back to school
- Now we know the makeup of British families, can we afford to wait any longer to ‘meet their needs’? – Jane Robey, CEO, NFM
- Charity urges government to ‘do more’ to help children benefit from mediation
- Mediation charity calls for greater awareness of support as divorce rates rise
- NFM – Annual General Meeting
- What happens to pensions when you divorce?
- It’s ‘too late’ to go to Court over Christmas childcare rotas
- Separated couples turning to mediation to ‘co-exist amicably’ as cost of living crisis hits
- How to manage family fallout this festive season
- A Mediator’s take on the Nuffield Family Justice Observatory’s latest report
- Separating parents urged to avoid courtroom conflict as Family Mediation Week kicks off
- An Interview with Alison Morgan, Director – MiD Mediation
- An Interview with Thowheetha Shaah, NFM Mediator
- An Interview with Hilary Keogh – Portsmouth Mediation Service
- Who Gets The Dog In A Divorce?
- Mother’s Day and Divorce – how to tackle the topic with your ex
- Celebrating 40 years of conflict resolution through mediation
- National Family Mediation Announces New CEO
- Compulsory Mediation – Government Proposal For Separating Couples
- Separated parents urged to mediate over passports for kids to avoid delays
- Coping with a right Royal Family fallout
- Tips for Successful Co-Parenting
- How to manage Father’s Day when you are divorced or separated
- Government mediation proposals ‘game changer’ for warring couples
- Mediation charity urges warring exes to work together this Father’s Day
- Government voucher scheme a potential ‘childcare lifeline’ for single parents this summer
- Separating parents urged to mediate to avoid missed milestones
- Navigating Later Life Divorce
- No Fault Divorce – Don’t Forget To Sort Your Finances!
- Government consultation on earlier resolution for private family disputes through mediation
- Increase in pension disputes as cost-of-living crisis bites
- Choosing Cooperation Over Parallel Parenting
- Accessing Free Family Mediation to Navigate Your Divorce or Separation
- NFM signs Menopause Workplace Pledge
- National Family Mediation – AGM
- Mediation charity gears up for spike in enquiries over festive feuds
- Exciting Opportunity: Join Our Board as a Trustee!
- NFM carries out DBS Advanced Checks on child inclusive mediators
- Separated couples turning to mediation to manage separation amicably
- Court or Family Mediation?
- NFM welcomes government’s commitment to encouraging earlier dispute resolution
- Family Mediation Week 22-26 January 2024
- Easter Parenting Advice for Divorced or Separated Parents
- Mediation charity launches Easter holidays advice guide
- Summer Holiday Parenting Advice for Divorced or Separated Parents
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is family mediation?
- What is the role of the family mediator?
- What makes NFM’s style of mediation different? What will the mediator do?
- What happens if my ex won’t go to mediation?
- How quickly can I see a family mediator?
- What if my ex lives in a different part of the country?
- Is family mediation compulsory?
- Instead of family mediation, is it simpler to go straight to a solicitor?
- Can a child have a say in family mediation?
- If I want to go ahead with family mediation, what do I do next?
- What is legally aided family mediation?
- What grandparents need to know about mediation
- What is a Separated Parents Information Programme?
- What is parental responsibility?
- I am a grandparent … can I apply for residence or contact?
- What does the court consider when making an order under the Children Act 1989?
- What is a CAFCASS Report?
- How does child protection legislation affect our situation?
- How are things different between those who have been living together and people who are married?
- Do I need my ex’s permission to take our child on holiday?
- Where do I issue divorce proceedings?
- What do I base a divorce application on?
- Does it matter which of us issues the divorce proceedings?
- What is the divorce process?
- Do we need to divorce at this stage?
- What happens if we are in a civil partnership?
- How does our financial agreement fit in with the divorce process?
- What happens to the home in divorce or separation? What right do I have to stay there?
- Where do we start with finances now we are separating?
- How do I support my child financially after separation?
- What am I entitled to if I divorce or separate from my partner?
- How long do you have to be separated before divorce is automatic?
- Who gets to stay in the house during separation or divorce ?
- What are the grounds for seeking a divorce?
- How much does family mediation cost?
- How long does it take to get a divorce in the UK?
- How much child maintenance should I pay?
- What is a MIAM?
- Can I do a MIAM virtually?
- What happens to pensions when you divorce?
- What is the Government family mediation voucher scheme?
- Divorce Introduction
- Mediation Introduction
- MIAM Introduction
- Money Introduction
- Parents & Parenting Introduction
- Children & Teens Introduction
- Grandparents Introduction
- Can I ask for a DNA paternity test?
- Can I demand my ex-partner take a Drug/Alcohol Test?
- Separation Introduction
- As a child can I have a say in family mediation?
- How much does a MIAM cost?
- How can family mediation help?
- Is my case suitable for mediation?
- I don’t get on with my ex, will mediation still work for us?
- Do I have to attend a MIAM?
- Why isn’t my mediation going ahead?
- What is ‘Help With Mediation’?
- What happens to pets during divorce or separation?
- What is Child Inclusive Mediation?
- When do I need a MIAM?
- What are the benefits of mediation for children?
- Is family mediation means tested?
- Who Pays For Mediation?
- What is compulsory mediation?
- What is the mediation process?
