Mediation doesn’t work as well as going to courtI won’t get a fair deal using mediationI’ll have to face my ex in the same roomMediation doesn’t work for later life divorce Juliette DalrympleDirector, Family Matters These are just some of the comments we have heard about using mediation to sort out your family issues. They are all FAKE NEWS! There is a lot of support for family … [Read more...]
Making arrangements for children at Christmas
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...]
We are hiring
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...]
George and Mabel from Walthamstow sort out issues relating to their children
George and Mabel have two children together: Ivy aged 8 and Freddie aged 6. They had separated in early 2020. George had struggled with the separation and had started to use amphetamines recreationally. Mable was very worried about this affecting the children and stopped the overnight contact that had been taking place. George got more depressed and could no longer go to work. There … [Read more...]
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