Voucher scheme provides families with up to £500 to put towards mediation
The last few weeks before the summer holidays can be an exciting time for school children, with many events such as graduation, sports day, school transition days and award presentations planned to mark the end of another academic year and the start of a new journey.
National Family Mediation (NFM) Encourages Early Mediation to Prevent Travel Conflicts
As the summer holiday season approaches, the charity National Family Mediation (NFM) is urging couples in conflict to mediate over any concerns relating to holidays abroad for their children to avoid potential issues at the airport.
The caution comes amidst concerns that some recently separated and...
NFM says number of referrals and calls from couples in conflict is up 25%
Family dispute specialists who are part of the country’s largest network of family mediators has reported a significant spike in enquiries this September after the children went back to school.
NFM (National Family Mediation) says that while January is typically dubbed ‘divorce month’, the summer...
Caution coincides with concerns over Passport Office strikes
A national charity has urged separated and divorced parents in conflict not to put off tackling the topic of passports for their children ahead of the summer period.
The caution comes amidst growing concerns about the anticipated backlog caused by the Passport Office strikes, in which workers have downed tools over a...
National charity urges couples to embrace mediation ahead of Mother’s Day
National Family Mediation is preparing for an annual surge in enquiries from couples in conflict looking to discuss child arrangements over the Mother’s Day weekend, and ahead of the Easter Holidays.
Every March families across the country come together in celebration of all of the mums and mother...
NFM says it is helping couples in conflict who can’t afford to go their separate ways
The charity National Family Mediation (NFM) has reported that it has seen an increase in enquiries from people struggling with the cost of living, with some separating couples saying they are being forced to live together even though the relationship has broken down.
Couples in conflict urged to take advantage of Government mediation voucher scheme to help resolve matters
The charity National Family Mediation (NFM) has today urged families in conflict to take advantage of a government mediation voucher scheme to sort out Christmas child arrangements in the most amicable way possible.
The call to action comes after NFM, which helps...
No family is without its drama, but for the most part disagreements and disputes can be settled with a little breathing space and time out.
For families in conflict however, it can be more difficult to bring about a resolution that works for all parties. Especially where tensions are already running high following a relationship breakdown, separation or divorce.
As hugs return to our lives, a leading national charity whose HQ is in Exeter is urging separated families across Devon to ensure the children get the chance to hug both their parents.
For over a year, separated families have adapted parenting arrangements as best they could. Restrictions meant many children didn’t see one of their parents for many months on end, and for some even...
