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Juliette Dalrymple Mediation is a good option for Tess Daly and Vernon Kay (who have announced their separation after 22 years of marriage) for several reasons – not least because it offers a private, controllable way to end their marriage, out of the glare of media scrutiny. Celebrity couples, such as Tess and Vernon, are always open to damaging public scrutiny, whether it be about their ...
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Juliette Dalrymple The Family Mediation Council (FMC) has been in regular contact with the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) regarding the continuation of the Family Mediation Voucher Scheme beyond the end of March 2026.  We are pleased to be able to share the following update from MoJ today: 'MoJ is still finalising budget delegations for 2026/2027, but we fully expect continued funding ...
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The autumn budget 2025 made several changes that might affect separating couples. Please see below details of the mail elements: Income tax thresholds will remain frozen for a further three years from 2028.Tax on property, savings and dividends income will increase by 2 percent.Two child benefits cap will be lifted.There will be a £2,000 a year limit on the amount that can be put into pensions ...
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Family Matters' offices will close on Tuesday 23rd December 2025 and will reopen on Friday 2nd January 2026.  Phone calls will be answered up until 4pm on 23 December. If you call in between Tuesday 23 December 2025 and Friday 2 January 2026,  please leave an answerphone message as these will be checked and responded to as a priority when the office reopens.  Emails will ...
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