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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…

Advice Now Survival Guide to Pensions on Divorce

14 January 2021 | FMSE | Our Blog

Advice Now Survival Guide to Pensions on Divorce Advice now has published a Survival Guide to Pensions on Divorce. The guide aims to help people wo…

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07 January 2021 | FMSE | Our Blog

The Nuffield Foundation published their report on the changing lives of families with young children in November 2020. Key findings are that: • Mo…

Perspective can be powerful

16 December 2020 | FMSE | Our Blog

Perspective can be powerful. When we come across an idea or behaviour we don't agree with, our initial reaction can often be negative. However, these…

Family Mediators Association - Tips for Christmas

25 November 2020 | FMSE | Our Blog

These tips are mainly aimed at Christmas, but could apply equally to any holiday period. 1. Remember the holidays are not all about you. Your childr…

Separating couples: Tackling the tensions of still living together

18 November 2020 | FMSE | Our Blog

We are living in strange and challenging times. Covid-19 has drastically changed our role and place within our family, at home and work. We have had…

Child Contact during lockdown 2

18 November 2020 | FMSE | Our Blog

No sooner had clarity been obtained as to how child contact would work within and across the tier system, than the government announced its suspensi…

Guidance UK-EU cross-border maintenance disputes from 1 January 2021

04 November 2020 | FMSE | Our Blog

This guidance explains the changes to UK-EU cross-border maintenance disputes from 1 January 2021. It is intended for people involved in family law…

Guidance UK-EU cross-border divorces from 1 January 2021

04 November 2020 | FMSE | Our Blog

This guidance explains the changes to UK-EU cross-border divorce cases from 1 January 2021. It is intended for people involved in family law dispute…

Guidance UK-EU cross-border disputes about parental responsibility from 1 January 2021

04 November 2020 | FMSE | Our Blog

This guidance explains the changes to UK-EU cross-border disputes about parental responsibility from 1 January 2021. It is intended for people invol…

Divorce after Brexit

04 November 2020 | FMSE | Our Blog

Divorce may involve parties from different countries. This is increasingly common. Such divorces can involve countries within the EU or elsewhere…

Resolution's Code of Practice

28 October 2020 | FMSE | Our Blog

Resolution members commit to a Code of Practice that promotes a constructive approach to family issues and considers the needs of the whole family, i…

The remarriage trap and pension sharing

15 October 2020 | FMSE | Our Blog

An application for a financial provision order or a property adjustment order cannot be made if a party has remarried (section 28(3) Matrimonial Caus…