Lorraine qualified as a mediator with Family Matters (FMM) starting in 2020. She completed her portfolio successfully and was awarded full accreditation (FMCA) in June 2023. Since that time, she has worked hard to develop her mediation practice experience and knowledge. Lorraine has now taken the next step in her professional development and has qualified as a professional practice … [Read more...]
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Lesley Dudleston qualifies as a professional practice consultant (PPC)
Lesley Dudleston Lesley qualified as a mediator with Family Matters (FMM) in 2017. Since then, she has developed considerable experience and expertise in all aspects of mediation, particularly financial mediation and mediating complex financial cases to agreement. Family Matters is a training mediation practice and since qualifying as a mediator, Lesley has supported at least six … [Read more...]
Family Matters bucks trend on decreasing number of mediation firms offering legal aid.
Despite changes in the legal aid landscape and difficulties encountered by firms that deliver legal aid, Family Matters is one of the decreasing numbers of those firms who can still offer legal aid for mediation services where appropriate. At present, the legal aid register shows that there are only 92 active mediation contracts and 1,284 outreach locations in England and Wales. In … [Read more...]
Taking your child abroad this summer
It’s that time of year again – when many of us are excited about our upcoming summer holidays. Whether you are going abroad or taking a staycation, there is lots to think about – especially if you’ve got children. Is the accommodation child friendly? Are there enough activities for the kids? Will they eat the food? Have you got the right equipment – including sunscreen!? … [Read more...]
What is a memorandum of understanding?
Mediation is a cost effective and confidential way for divorcing and separating couples to settle family matters, especially when it comes to children and finances, without resorting to long and costly court battles. It helps you to agree on difficult issues, such as how you will spend time with your children, who gets the house and how your finances will be … [Read more...]
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