Family Mediation Council registered mediators are trained to the same high standards and follow the same Code of Practice, but come from a range of backgrounds and professions. As part of Family Mediation Week 2022 we are introducing you to a few mediators who describe how they came in to mediation and their experience of […]
A Family Mediation Week Blog: Hybrid Mediation
The question of whether it is appropriate to refer a client to family mediation, where there is or has been abuse, or there are high levels of conflict, complex issues, or power imbalances, is a matter of concern for m ost, if not all family solicitors. Mediation is not appropriate in all cases, and an […]
Family Mediation Week – Thursday’s Myth: there isn’t much support out there for those going through a separation
As part of Family Mediation Week we will be sharing a blog on each of our daily topics. These blogs are written by Louisa Whitney from LKW Family Mediation, an FMC Accredited and Child Inclusive Mediator and Professional Practice Consultant. We will also be busting a myth in each blog as there are many misconceptions around the […]
Meet the Mediator – Ryan Compton
Family Mediation Council registered mediators are trained to the same high standards and follow the same Code of Practice, but come from a range of backgrounds and professions. As part of Family Mediation Week 2022 we are introducing you to a few mediators who describe how they came in to mediation and their experience of […]
A Family Mediation Week Blog: Our Family Wizard, an Invaluable Aid to Encourage Co-Parenting
Effective parenting communication is crucial if children are to survive unscathed (both emotionally and physically) their parents separation. However, correcting dysfunctional communication is not a five minute exercise, so any initiative that help parents manage their emotions and interact more effectively is both welcome and necessary. In my role as a family law mediator I […]
Family Mediation Week and further free £500 Mediation Vouchers announced!
This is Family Mediation Week – a week dedicated to promoting family mediation to sort out any child or financial issues resulting from the breakdown of a marriage, civil partnership or cohabiting relationship. The President of the Family Division and Lord Wolfson are totally on board with mediation to resolve such issues given they kicked […]
Family Mediation Week – Wednesday’s focus: conversations about children
As part of Family Mediation Week we will be sharing a blog on each of our daily topics. These blogs are written by Louisa Whitney from LKW Family Mediation, an FMC Accredited and Child Inclusive Mediator and Professional Practice Consultant. We will also be busting a myth in each blog as there are many misconceptions around the […]
Family Mediation Week – Tuesday’s Myth: the mediation process is always the same
As part of Family Mediation Week we will be sharing a blog on each of our daily topics. These blogs are written by Louisa Whitney from LKW Family Mediation, an FMC Accredited and Child Inclusive Mediator and Professional Practice Consultant. We will also be busting a myth in each blog as there are many misconceptions around […]
Meet the Mediator – Sally Stokes
Family Mediation Council registered mediators are trained to the same high standards and follow the same Code of Practice, but come from a range of backgrounds and professions. As part of Family Mediation Week 2022 we are introducing you to a few mediators who describe how they came in to mediation and their experience of […]
Family Mediation Week – A view from New Zealand
Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa to everyone in the United Kingdom during Family Mediation week. It’s an absolute pleasure to be able to write an article for the Family Mediation Council during Family Mediation Week! Whilst my home is now Aotearoa New Zealand, more than 20 years ago I was trained by the […]
