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.
According to National Family Mediation (NFM), which helps families to sort arrangements for children, property, finance and other important matters following separation or divorce, disagreements over pensions and finance feature in around 20% of cases that they deal with.
While the charity says that most people want to keep things as amicable as possible during the divorce process,...
NFM says child-inclusive mediation remains ‘out of reach’ for many
The charity National Family Mediation (NFM) has called on the government to ‘do more’ to support child-inclusive mediation in a bid to tackle the issues that arise when children are exposed to conflict within their family.
The call to action falls on this year’s Youth Mental Health Day , and follows the...
Charity says families in conflict is on the up due to cost-of-living crisis
Family dispute specialists who are part of the country’s largest network of family mediators say they are gearing up for a record number of enquiries in September when the children go back to school, fuelled in part by the cost-of-living crisis.
According to the charity National Family Mediation (NFM...
Mediation charity offers advice as schools close for the summer
The summer holidays can prove challenging for all families. Juggling childcare, entertaining the kids, and keeping them topped up with endless snacks over the six-week period can prove tough for even the most organised of parents.
For separated couples though it can be particularly hard.
Campaigners welcome scheme extension, but say funds could run out fast
The Government’s Family Mediation Voucher Scheme has been extended, but campaigners say the funds could run out ‘far sooner than predicted’.
As part of the scheme, couples who decide to split up can access up to £500 which can be used to fund mediation to discuss children matters using mediation providers...
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.
Caution coincides with concerns over passport application backlog
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 backlog being caused by the surge in new passport and renewal applications following the lifting of...
Warring couples can claim up to £500 to put towards mediation
Every March families across the country celebrate Mother’s Day. It’s seen as an opportunity to say thank you to all of the mums and mother figures for all of their hard work throughout the year.
But for mums who are separated from their partners, it can also be a difficult and upsetting time. Especially if it...
National Family Mediation (NFM), a charity which helps families to sort arrangements for children, property, finance and other important matters, says that nosediving divorce statistics is not a true representation of the number of families in conflict.
According to the latest data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) the number of divorces completed in 2020 was 103,592. A 4....
