We are into the third month of lockdown – although there has been some relaxation; our strange new world appears set to continue and our lives may be permanently changed. You may already have separated before or at the start of lockdown and have to review the arrangements you have in place, either for your children or your finances, or your relationship might have ended during … [Read more...]
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A dad in lockdown
I am a dad in lockdown. My daughter Rose is 10 – nearly 11. She will be going to secondary school in September 2020 and I am especially worried about how lockdown will affect her, missing all the special things she would normally do at the end of year six. I am a keyworker working shifts, which means that the times at which I can have Rose often changes and can’t be a routine. … [Read more...]
Working from home during lockdown
Mediation co-ordinator, Alison McDonald, gives us an insight into what she likes about working from home during the coronavirus lockdown - and what she misses! What do you like about being in lockdown and working from home for Family Matters? Well on a personal level, the most obvious benefit is time! Not coming into the office saves me about two hours each day, and I’ve been trying to use … [Read more...]
A mediator in lockdown: The ups and downs of the rollercoaster ride from technophobe to professional Zoomer
Rachel Renwick I consider myself an experienced family mediator. I trained as a mediator in 2000 and became accredited to carry out legally aided mediations in 2001. I have met with numerous parents and children of separated families and helped them discuss, plan and agree their futures. However, the last few weeks in lockdown have taken me back to the same feelings of insecurity and … [Read more...]
Support for children during coronavirus lockdown
Families are all having different experiences coping with “lockdown” and the effects it is having on their lives and relationships. There are important sources of support and information for young people from places like Childline and the Children’s Advocacy Service. Many parents, whether living in the same house or different houses, find it helpful to think about coming to mediation where … [Read more...]
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