January typically sees an increase in the numbers of couples choosing to go their separate ways as the various pressures of the festive period act as a catalyst to relationship breakdown.
Family mediation helps former partners to work out arrangements for their children and finances together, with the guidance of a professional mediator, whilst avoiding the stress, delay and costs of the court process. However, despite the introduction of a legal requirement to consider mediation prior to making a court application in 2014, the benefits and uses of family mediation are still often misunderstood.
Family Mediation Week, organised by the Family Mediation Council (FMC), is an annual event dedicated to raising awareness about the benefits of family mediation. Therefore, the events offered during Family Mediation Week provide a helpful platform for families facing separation or divorce to explore the advantages of mediation as a constructive and collaborative approach to resolving their disputes.
During the week, the FMC and participating mediators are hosting events about mediation, currently including:
- The benefits of attending a Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting (MIAM)
- Is it possible to mediate with a Narcissist?
- What is child inclusive mediation?
- The flexibility and power of mediation
You can sign up for sessions, which are free to attend via the online timetable of events.
