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...
Lengthy delays and last-minute cancellations are causing huge disruption and emotional anguish for divorcing couples resolving their financial matters via the “broken” court system, according to a family associate at Bristol law firm Shakespeare Martineau .
According to the most recent figures from the Ministry of Justice, there were 119,709 divorce applications in 2022 – up 11% when compared...
Family law expert shares 6 tips to help parents navigate the challenges of international travel with children after a divorce this summer
Recent data from the ONS shows that the number of divorces has been increasing over the last few years. The divorce rate in the United Kingdom is estimated at 42%, with 113,505 divorces granted in England and Wales in 2021, compared to 103,592 divorces in...
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.
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...
Sarah Hawkins takes over from Jane Robey who retires after almost 20 years in post
Sarah Hawkins, formerly operations manager at National Family Mediation (NFM), has been named as the charity’s new CEO, taking over from Jane Robey who retires after almost 20 years in post.
Having joined NFM in 2019, Sarah comes from an Operational background with over 25 years’ experience,...
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.
