Christmas can be a difficult time for separated parents who need to make arrangements for their children. Where will they be on Christmas Day and Boxing Day? Who will they be with? How will they get there? Etc. etc. Following a year in which COVID has made things very demanding, especially for separated parents, and after what was practically a washout last Christmas, 2021 is … [Read more...]
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Family Matters is looking for a new member for its admin team on a part time basis, two – three days per week. The work will require excellent communication skills and administration skills. Proficiency with Word and Excel is essential. The successful candidate will understand the complexities involved in working with people who are experiencing divorce or separation. There is an … [Read more...]
Government extends mediation voucher scheme
Juliette Dalrymple Family Matters is delighted that the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) government has extended its voucher scheme for those using mediation to help make arrangements for their children by a further £800,000. The scheme, initially worth £1 million, was expected to finish at the end of August 2021. It allows separating families to access mediation funding of up … [Read more...]
Family Matters and Haven lead domestic abuse webinar
Family Matters and Haven, a charity based in Sheffield working with children who have witnessed domestic abuse, welcomed 40 mediators and legal advisors from across the country to a special online event called “Understanding and Recognising Domestic Abuse”. The director of Family Matters, Juliette Dalrymple, introduced the event saying: “Family Matters and the mediation community … [Read more...]
Praise from around the country for Family Matters
Life has just not been the same for the last 18 months, with everything from school, work, shopping, eating habits, travel, social life and relationships being turned upside down. Most professionals report an upturn in the number of people separating and seeking divorce. Here at Family Matters, it has been no different, but we are pleased to have continued to help separating families … [Read more...]
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