Family Matters raised over £400 for the Barnsley Hospice on 5th March, when professionals from the court service, Cafcass, and local solicitors and social workers attended a lecture entitled "The Voice of the Child in the Court". The event was heavily oversubscribed and the waiting list was closed at thirty people. An update of their Listening to Children Matters project was provided by Tracey … [Read more...]
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‘The Voice of the Child in Court’ Memorial Lecture
Family Matters will host ‘The Voice of the Child in Court’ lecture at Doncaster’s prestigious Cast Theatre on Thursday 5th March. The lecture, which is aimed at professions working with separated families, will focus on the work being done by the ‘Listening to Children Matters’ project (L2C). The project, which was developed by Family Matters, helps separated parents in Doncaster and … [Read more...]
Minister for Justice visits Family Matters Doncaster
Simon Hughes Minister for Justice visited The Listening to Children Matters Project funded by the Department of Work and Pensions. During the visit he heard about the work being undertaken with separated parents and their children who have often been in conflict for many years. He praised the work of the project describing it as “ inspirational “ and “ground breaking “and has set up a working … [Read more...]
The Legal Aid Agency changes funding arrangements for Family Mediation
The Legal Aid Agency has changed the funding arrangements to support the uptake of mediation. In cases where one person is eligible for Legal Aid and the other person is not. Both people will be eligible for Legal Aid funding for the initial individual meetings and the first mediation session. This means that if one person is eligible for legal aid funding, both will get their individual and … [Read more...]
Janet Adams – Time for a break
Janet Adams Family and Employment mediator has decided to take a career break and out Newark; Sleaford area will be covered by Elizabeth Fisher and Mary Briggs. Janet said "it has been a difficult decision to take particularly at a time when mediation is developing so rapidly. I have enjoyed my time with Family Mattes and value the experience and the friendships I have made." We wish Janet … [Read more...]
