Life has just not been the same for the last 18 months, with everything from school, work, shopping, eating habits, travel, social life and relationships being turned upside down. Most professionals report an upturn in the number of people separating and seeking divorce. Here at Family Matters, it has been no different, but we are pleased to have continued to help separating families … [Read more...]
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Family Matters one of firms to use government mediation funding vouchers the most!
Juliette Dalrymple As part of the scheme that was introduced earlier in the year, Family Matters has successfully applied for 50 mediation funding vouchers from the government. Sarah Hardcastle, scheme manager, said “We are delighted with the uptake from people who want to access the £500 funding for their mediation case about children.” As one of the mediators who has “used the … [Read more...]
‘No-fault divorce’ from 6 April 2022
The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 will come into force on 6 April 2022, which means ‘no-fault divorce’ will become a reality from that date. After a long wait, couples who have not been married for at least two years and who wish to divorce or dissolve a civil partnership without one of them placing the blame on the other will be able to do so. This means that … [Read more...]
Sarah is the newest member of our coordinator team
Sarah Hardcastle is the newest member of our mediation coordinator team, having joined us in March 2021. Coming from a career as a primary school teacher, she is working with Family Matters to increase her knowledge and understanding of mediation - from the first phone call. Sarah has completed training as a mediator and is working in the referral team before starting work on her FMC … [Read more...]
Tips for separated parents planning holidays during COVID
Most people look forward to their holidays – indeed we will all look forward to some sort of break when we are free of COVID and can travel freely. However, for separated parents, what is often a logistical challenge of some proportions, 2021 has probably become more like a military operation. Planning a holiday with children when you are separated can seem like a huge … [Read more...]
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