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Family Mediation Week – Myth: you can't attend family mediation if you have been a victim of domestic violence

19 January 2022 | FMSE | Our Blog

There aren't many hard and fast rules in mediation because each situation is usually unique to its own facts. The key thing to know here is that if…

Two thirds of separated parents say they lacked advice about putting children first during family separation

01 December 2021 | FMSE | Our Blog

Two thirds of separated parents surveyed ahead of this year's Good Divorce Week (29 Nov – 3 Dec) said they lacked help or advice about how to put the…

Extension of mediation voucher scheme is excellent news for families

30 September 2021 | FMSE | Our Blog

The Family Mediation Council (FMC) has welcomed the extension of the Ministry of Justice's family mediation voucher scheme. The scheme makes up to £5…

Voucher scheme paying couples £500 to divorce out of court to be extended

08 September 2021 | FMSE | Our Blog

Success of service prompts ministers to double it in size, allowing more people going through separation to access mediation By Charles Hymas, Hom…

CAFCASS Co-Parent Hub content transferred to CAFCASS website

05 August 2021 | FMSE | Our Blog

The CAFCASS Co-Parent Hub has now shut down and much of the content providing advice and support to families who are separating or co-parenting is n…

MoJ seeks views on expanding mediation

04 August 2021 | FMSE | Our Blog

The government issued a call for evidence today on how to settle disputes away from court, in a bid to put technology and dispute resolution 'at the…

Family mediation – challenges and opportunities

21 July 2021 | FMSE | Our Blog

The past year has caused each of us to reflect on what is most important in our lives. Family. Friends. Freedom. It has also made us look forward, t…

When young children battle anxiety, parents don't need to feel like helpless bystanders by Sarah Ayoub

16 June 2021 | FMSE | Our Blog

Tantrums, clinginess and fussy eating could all signal your child's emotional cup is full. Regulation depends on the emotion being validated and the…

The wait for no fault divorce continues

10 June 2021 | FMSE | Our Blog

The wait continues The biggest reform of divorce law in 50 years will not begin this year as the family justice community had hoped. The Divorce, D…

Getting it Right for Children

05 May 2021 | FMSE | Our Blog

'Getting it Right for Children' is a programme that was developed by OnePlusOne to help demonstrate how different ways of communicating can improve y…

A Survival Guide to Living Together and Breaking Up

05 May 2021 | FMSE | Our Blog

This guide is for you if you are in the process of splitting up with your partner who you have cohabited with. It will be helpful if you are still li…

Family Mediators Welcome Government Voucher Scheme

01 April 2021 | FMSE | Our Blog

Family Mediators Welcome Government Voucher Scheme Date: 26 March 2021 The government has today announced that it is investing £1m in family media…

Family Mediation - Focus On The Wellbeing Of The Whole Family

17 March 2021 | FMSE | Our Blog

Three recently published reports each focus on different members of separated families. From them we learn that: Being in family court puts nearl…

Where does the Court stand on childhood vaccinations?

03 February 2021 | FMSE | Our Blog

Where does the Court stand on childhood vaccinations? This case relates to a mother and father who were in a relationship from 2004 to 2017, with tw…

What happened to family mediation in 2020

22 January 2021 | FMSE | Our Blog

What happened to family mediation in 2020 By Philippa Johnson My mediation service used to offer online mediations to families, but only in very s…

Strategies for Mediation

21 January 2021 | FMSE | Our Blog

Strategies for Mediation By Philippa Johnson The goal of family mediation is helping families to find fair solutions that make the best of the sit…

Top Tips for parents who are separated

21 January 2021 | FMSE | Our Blog

Follow the link to get more information and see the tips full size: https://www.cafcass.gov.uk/family-justice-young-peoples-board/ Source: https:/…

Co-parenting after separation

21 January 2021 | FMSE | Our Blog

Co-parenting after separation By Philippa Johnson If you are divorcing or separating and you have children they will be your main concern – and bo…

Seaparation and Divorce

20 January 2021 | FMSE | Our Blog

Seaparation and Divorce By Philippa Johnson People don't make the decision to end a long-term relationship lightly, especially when children are in…

Statement in Support of Family Mediation Week 2021

20 February 2021 | FMSE | Our Blog

Statement in Support of Family Mediation Week 2021 With the rise in domestic abuse and in family breakdown during this pandemic, there's a renewed u…

Can Mediation help?

20 January 2021 | FMSE | Our Blog

Can Mediation help? By Philippa Johnson One of the most difficult things about divorce and separation is the uncertainty and confusion people feel…

So what is family mediation and who are family mediators?

20 January 2021 | FMSE | Our Blog

So what is family mediation and who are family mediators? By Philippa Johnson In the middle of what may be the most difficult time in your life…

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Divorce: no-fault divorce starts 6 April 2022

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Family Mediation Week – Myth: you can't attend family mediation if you have been a victim of domestic violence

Two thirds of separated parents say they lacked advice about putting children first during family separation

Extension of mediation voucher scheme is excellent news for families

Voucher scheme paying couples £500 to divorce out of court to be extended

CAFCASS Co-Parent Hub content transferred to CAFCASS website

MoJ seeks views on expanding mediation

Family mediation – challenges and opportunities

When young children battle anxiety, parents don't need to feel like helpless bystanders by Sarah Ayoub

The wait for no fault divorce continues

Getting it Right for Children

A Survival Guide to Living Together and Breaking Up

Family Mediators Welcome Government Voucher Scheme

Family Mediation - Focus On The Wellbeing Of The Whole Family

Where does the Court stand on childhood vaccinations?

What happened to family mediation in 2020

Strategies for Mediation

Top Tips for parents who are separated

Co-parenting after separation

Seaparation and Divorce

Statement in Support of Family Mediation Week 2021

Can Mediation help?

So what is family mediation and who are family mediators?