Family Matters is delighted to announce that Rebecca Kershaw has returned to work for the firm on a full-time basis. Rebecca is well known in the local area, having worked as a solicitor in Thorne, Goole and Doncaster over the last twenty years. She qualified as a mediator in 2014 and until recently shared her time between mediation and legal work. She is now focussing on providing mediation … [Read more...]
Government funding of up to £500 per family using mediation
Juliette Dalrymple The government has announced that it is investing £1 million in family mediation to help separating families resolve issues relating to children. Under the scheme, a family can access up to £500 in funding if they use a mediator accredited by the Family Mediation Council Accredited (FMCA). The government expects the investment to reduce the cost of mediation for at … [Read more...]
Adele finalises divorce using mediation
Back in 2019, when Adele first announced that she was to divorce then husband, Simon Konecki, we suggested that mediation could be the best way forward for her as she wanted to keep the details of her divorce private and protect her son, Angelo. Now, we are delighted to see that she has done exactly that. The BBC has reported that Adele's divorce is now finalised, but much of the detail is … [Read more...]
Can mediation work when domestic violence is alleged?
Mariella Frostrup recently wrote a very interesting article in The Guardian about a man who was concerned when he found that his wife was arranging to see a solicitor and was saying that she was a victim of physical and mental abuse. Marielle recommended family mediation. Read the article here. … [Read more...]
More help with online mediation
Here at Family Matters, we understand that now is a very difficult time for everyone, especially those who are going through a divorce or separation. The third lockdown has meant a setback for those who were getting used to a more normal way of life and who thought that they may be able to move forward with their separation issues. Our ‘new normal’ appears to be online … [Read more...]
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