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Juliette Dalrymple, managing director of Family Matters The Telegraph has reported that couples are being forced to stay together as they cannot afford to divorce as house prices, legal costs and mortgage rates increase. The report states that mortgage brokers and lawyers are finding that more couples are having to stay together rather than divorce as the average divorce now costs … [Read more...]

If you are separating or divorcing, it is understandable that your children will be worried, particularly if you are trying to agree arrangements for their future.  They are very likely to have their own thoughts and feelings and will probably want you to know about them – but might not be sure how to tell you. Even very young children like to know what is happening and, when they are … [Read more...]

Family Matters is an innovative mediation practice. We train mediators and support staff. We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed person to join the mediation management team in Doncaster on a part-time basis. You will be the first point of contact for clients who are experiencing divorce or separation, so will need excellent communication skills and an understanding of case management … [Read more...]

Juliette DalrympleManaging DirectorFamily Matters Mediation The Ministry of Justice has announced that it will increase funding available for the Family Mediation Voucher Scheme in the year 2021/2022 to £5.4 million, more than doubling the initial investment.  This will mean that £8.7 million has been into the scheme. The scheme was devised in response to rising numbers of parent … [Read more...]