On this page, we list resources for mediators, which may help their own development, or be helpful to share with clients.
These resources have been recommended & shared by a FMC Registered Mediator; it should not be assumed that they are endorsed by the FMC, as it does not have capacity to check each resource. Mediators are therefore encouraged to make their own judgments about if and when these resources may be helpful.
The Court Process & Other Forms of Dispute Resolution
| Letter_to_parents | A letter from the former President of the Family Division that sets out the expectation of the court when an application is made regarding child arrangements. |
| HMCTS: Help with Fees | A short video produced by the Court Service explaining how the Help With Fees Scheme works. This may be helpful for MIAM or mediation participants who are considering making a court application. |
| Guide to Family Mediation for the Courts | FJC and FMC: Family Mediation in England and Wales – A guide for judges, magistrates, legal advisors, court staff |
| IFLA Guide for Mediators | A Guide to the Family Law Arbitration Scheme for mediators, from the Institute of Family Law Arbitrators |
Parenting Programmes and Child Contact Centres
| Separated Parents Programme Directory | This search facility helps you find a Parenting Programme that has signed up to agreed standards |
| National Association of Child Contact Centres | This search facility enables you to find an accredited child contact centre |
Guidance for Professionals Working with Separated Families
| FJYPB Top Tips | A range of top tips aimed at helping parents, carers, family members and professionals to support children and young people, developed by the Family Justice Young People’s Board. |
| FJC Guidance on Neurodiversity | The Family Justice Council has published Guidance on Neurodiversity, for people working in the family justice system. This may be helpful to mediators when considering how to meet the needs of mediation participants. |
| Family Law Advice for the Neurodivergent Community | Information and resources regarding neurodiversity including a toolkit that can be used by mediators |
Resources for Clients
| The Divorce Manual |
A DIY manual for separating couples, designed to be used with a Mediation support team
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| Courtney Legal | Legal information in plain English (this is a paid service by some resources are free) |
| The Child of Separating Parents | A video helping parents to recognise how separation and conflict can impact on children |
Books for mediators & other professionals
| Family Mediation | Lisa Parkinson |
| Children’s Voices, Family Disputes and Child Inclusive Mediation: The Right to be Heard | Professor Anne Barlow & Dr Jan Ewing |
| Marian Roberts & Maria Federica Moscati | |
| Going it Alone – How to set up and market a family mediation business | Catherine Frances and Richard Wyatt |
