When relationships break down, families face a lot of challenges, including practical considerations such as “what arrangements will be best for any children?” and “what will happen with finances?” Professional family mediators, such as those at Family Matters in Doncaster, act as neutral third parties to help ex-partners have conversations about these issues. A recent survey by the … [Read more...]
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No-fault divorce will bring ‘blame game’ to an end
Old fashioned divorce laws that force couples to blame one another for the breakdown of their marriage will soon be a thing of the past. In the biggest change to divorce laws in around 50 years, facilitated by The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill, is now on its way as the bill made its first passage through the House of Lords on 7th January 2020 and will now make its way through … [Read more...]
It’s never too early for separated parents to plan for the summer holidays
It’s January and the TV adverts have moved from where you should buy your Christmas turkey, party food and nativity plays – to keep fit and holidays! ‘Holidays - already’, is the reaction from many of us, but, more often than not, separated parents simply see the summer holiday as a huge logistical challenge – and it’s never too early to plan for that. But how do you go about it? Here, … [Read more...]
Christmas opening hours
Please note that Family Matters Mediation will close for the Christmas period at 4.00pm on Tuesday 24th December. We will re-open on Thursday 2nd January 2020 at 9.00 am. There will be a limited number of mediation information and assessment meetings (MIAMS) for urgent cases available on Tuesday 24th December until 12noon. These appointments will only be available in the Doncaster office. On … [Read more...]
Winner of Jane Knight Memorial Mediation Scholarship announced
We are delighted to announce that Jane Howarth has won the 2019 Jane Knight Memorial Mediation Scholarship. Jane has completed the first stage of becoming a family mediator by successfully undertaking the foundation training programme during 2019. She will now work with Family Matters to gain experience and qualify with the Family Mediation Council in family mediation … [Read more...]
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