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When parents separate they need to find a new way for the family dynamics to work.

24 January 2019 | FMSE | Our Blog

By Sarah Brookes, Brookes Family Mediation. The breakdown of a relationship is very often extremely stressful and upsetting, particularly so when c…

What are the benefits of resolving financial matters in mediation as opposed to within Court proceedings?

24 January 2019 | FMSE | Our Blog

Written by Sally Clarke, FMA board Secretary As a process, mediation is far cheaper than the Court process Time – the process of mediation is far…

Shelter from the storm

24 January 2019 | FMSE | Our Blog

by Philippa Johnson, Chair of The FMA In the middle of what may be the most difficult time in your life, it can be very difficult to know where to g…

Midlands region protocol: What the Family Courts expect from Parents

06 December 2018 | FMSE | Our Blog

The court wants you to think about these things first: As parents, you share responsibility for your children and have a duty to talk to each othe…

Courts to pilot more flexible hours for the benefit of the public

06 December 2018 | FMSE | Our Blog

Early and late sittings will be piloted in civil and family courts, giving people greater access to hearings that can fit around their busy lives. P…

Fully digital #divorce application launched to the public

12 June 2018 | FMSE | Our Blog

The stress of applying for a divorce could be eased thanks to a new online service that removes the need for paper forms. Published 6 May 2018 HM C…

Enforcing Financial Orders

06 February 2018 | FMSE | Our Blog

The Government has announced it plans to improve the enforcement of financial orders in family matters. Each year thousands of separating couples obt…

Gary Drenfield, When Children Become Pawns in the Parental Custody Dispute

02 February 2017 | FMSE | Our Blog

Gary's blog discusses how parental behaviours are used to disrrupt their children's lives and suggests strategies for dealing with that. When Childr…

Family Mediation Week, Day 5 - Accentuate the Positive

27 January 2017 | FMSE | Our Blog

Todays' theme is 'Accenrtuate the Positive' and below you'll find a mediation version of the popular song. https://youtu.be

Family Mediation Week - Jan Walker, Emeritus Professor of Family Policy at Newcastle University's Institute of Health and Society

27 January 2017 | FMSE | Our Blog

Mediation ... the Positive Choice ‘Mediation is an empowering process for the children, and it can lead to their parents making more informed and su…

Family Mediation Week - Mary Banham Hall, MD Focus Mediation

27 January 2017 | FMSE | Our Blog

The British Justice System is in more trouble than the NHS – what you need to know Family mediator Mary Banham Hall is releasing a petition today, w…

Family Mediation Week - A Range of Positive Comments

27 January 2017 | FMSE | Our Blog

Some positive experiences of mediation Here are a range of positive comments from former family mediation clients from around the country. The ser…

Family Mediation Week - Love, Lose, Live

27 January 2017 | FMSE | Our Blog

Here are links to readings from Mary Banham Hall's novel Love, Lose, Live. originally posted on the Family Mediation Week website Each episode has…

Family Mediation Week, Day 4: Put the Children First

26 January 2017 | FMSE | Our Blog

Today’s theme is ‘Put the Children First’, focusing on the importance of placing the children’s interests at the centre of the discussions and on the…

Family Mediation Week - John Taylor, Chair Family Mediation Council

26 January 2017 | FMSE | Our Blog

"I wish my parents had known about family mediation" John Taylor, Chair Family Mediation Council, explains why we al need to get the message about M…

Family Mediation Week - Judith Timms OBE, Family Mediator and Child Consultant

26 January 2017 | FMSE | Our Blog

Dear Mum and Dad ... An email from Jack, aged 13, to his parents for New Year's Day 2017 Judith Timms OBE, Vice President FMA, Founder and Truste…

Family Mediation Week, Day 3: Please Listen

25 January 2017 | FMSE | Our Blog

So why should children be included in mediation? Bill Hewlet, Family Mediator, discusses his experiences of bringing children into the discussion ar…

Family Mediation Week - Lisa Parkinson, Family Mediator

25 January 2017 | FMSE | Our Blog

Please Listen Lisa gives us the benefit of her experinece in listening hard and encouraging others to do so. Originally published here http://www…

Family Mediation Week - Emily Morris - the child's perspective

25 January 2017 | FMSE | Our Blog

3 Top Tips for Separating Parents – from someone speaking from experience Emily gives her perspective on her parents' divorce and how she recommends…

Family Mediation Week - Ruth Smallacombe, Family Mediator

24 January 2017 | FMSE | Our Blog

My parents’ separation would have been less upsetting for everyone if my parents had known about mediation. Ruth Smallacombe describes her role and…

Family Mediation Week - Sue Atkins, Parenting Coach

24 January 2017 | FMSE | Our Blog

Providing a Safer Place Sue Atkins decsribes helping a couple who are divorcing to handle the new roles that both these parents now face whilst goin…

Family Mediation Week, Day 2 - A Safer Space

24 January 2017 | FMSE | Our Blog

Today’s theme is ‘A Safer Space’, looking not only at the safe space we offer in the mediation room, but also the safer space that home can become on…

Family Mediation Week - The Client's Blog

23 January 2017 | FMSE | Our Blog

Mediation is a Better Way A client gives their view on mediation and how irt affected them as a child when her own parents separated and as an adult…

Family Mediation Week - Anne Braithwaite Blog

23 January 2017 | FMSE | Our Blog

Lasting Damage: is there a Better Way? Anne Braithwite discusses how to encourage adult cleints to listen to the vi=oices of thie children. The lin…

Family Mediation Week - 23-27 January 2017

23 January 2017 | FMSE | Our Blog

A Better Way, looking at the message 'my childhood would have been better if my parents had known about mediation. Our video today features family m…

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What the Family Courts expect from Parents and Carers

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COVID-19 guidance for children and families

Do not sabotage your divorce

When parents separate they need to find a new way for the family dynamics to work.

What are the benefits of resolving financial matters in mediation as opposed to within Court proceedings?

Shelter from the storm

Midlands region protocol: What the Family Courts expect from Parents

Courts to pilot more flexible hours for the benefit of the public

Fully digital #divorce application launched to the public

Enforcing Financial Orders

Gary Drenfield, When Children Become Pawns in the Parental Custody Dispute

Family Mediation Week, Day 5 - Accentuate the Positive

Family Mediation Week - Jan Walker, Emeritus Professor of Family Policy at Newcastle University's Institute of Health and Society

Family Mediation Week - Mary Banham Hall, MD Focus Mediation

Family Mediation Week - A Range of Positive Comments

Family Mediation Week - Love, Lose, Live

Family Mediation Week, Day 4: Put the Children First

Family Mediation Week - John Taylor, Chair Family Mediation Council

Family Mediation Week - Judith Timms OBE, Family Mediator and Child Consultant

Family Mediation Week, Day 3: Please Listen

Family Mediation Week - Lisa Parkinson, Family Mediator

Family Mediation Week - Emily Morris - the child's perspective

Family Mediation Week - Ruth Smallacombe, Family Mediator

Family Mediation Week - Sue Atkins, Parenting Coach

Family Mediation Week, Day 2 - A Safer Space

Family Mediation Week - The Client's Blog

Family Mediation Week - Anne Braithwaite Blog

Family Mediation Week - 23-27 January 2017