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Family Matters' director, Juliette Dalrymple, has been appointed to the Family Mediation Standards Board (FMSB), a board that advises upon and oversees the implementation of, and adherence to, the Family Mediation Council's (FMC’s) professional standards.  The FMSB lists its duties as including: Maintaining and publishing a register of mediators and Professional Practice Consultants. … [Read more...]

Is there such a thing?  Can you come out at the end of a divorce with your dignity intact and still being able to  have a discussion with your ex  without it turning into another argument? According to many reports there is: people are divorcing differently. The rise of the divorce selfie (see Twitter #divorceselfie) says it all, suggesting that many couples are able to find a way to go their … [Read more...]

Family Matters is delighted to announce that Lesley Dudleston received confirmation last week that she had successfully submitted a portfolio to be accredited by the Family Mediation Council (FMCA). The comments by the assessor were glowing and were a testament to Lesley’s commitment and hard work.  One assessor commented: “This is one of the finest portfolios I have read. It has been a joy to … [Read more...]

We are coming up to the holiday season, with half-term almost upon us and then the (hopefully sunny) summer holidays. The very organised have booked their leave well in advance, chosen the hotel or resort, and booked and paid for their summer holidays already –  for them half the fun is looking forward to the holidays.  The more spontaneous will leave it to the last minute – weeks, days or even … [Read more...]

Family Matters mediators have helped a couple who needed mediation in a hurry as the father in the case works in the military and has been posted out of the country at short notice. The couple rang in recently, on a Tuesday at 10am, saying they could have separate sessions over the next two days - which they did.  They then had their first two hour session of mediation four days later, which … [Read more...]