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 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...]

Kids in the Middle exists to provide on-line help to children and young people whose parents are separating or separated. Kids in the Middle provides online and phone support to young people. The last twelve months have been spent raising money to design and build the website Its finally here at www.kidsinthemiddle.org.uk The aim of the website is to reach out to young people who are finding … [Read more...]