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Family Justice Minister to deliver keynote address at Family Mediation Council 10-year anniversary conference

Family Justice Minister Sarah Sackman KC MP will deliver the keynote speech when the Family Mediation Council holds its 10-year anniversary conference in London this month. Over 200 delegates and speakers will attend the one-day event, at The Minster Building on Friday 26 September, marking a decade since the incorporation of the Family Mediation Council […]

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Consultation: Domestic abuse screening & assessment resource

View the consultation here The Family Mediation Council is developing a universal resource to set a benchmark for assessment of safety and suitability in relation to domestic abuse, so that family mediators consistently adopt a comprehensive approach to identifying domestic abuse. If any domestic abuse is identified, the resource will guide mediators as they help […]

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New project assesses suitability of family mediation after domestic abuse

Family Mediation Trust awards grant to the Family Mediation Council to enhance domestic abuse screening in mediation The Family Mediation Trust (TFMT) is pleased to announce that the Family Mediation Council (FMC) has been awarded funding through the Family Mediation Impact Fund to develop a groundbreaking resource aimed at strengthening domestic abuse screening and assessment […]

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Family Mediation Council Conference, London, Friday 26 September

Booking is now open for the Family Mediation Council’s 10-year anniversary conference, which will take place in London on Friday 26 September 2025. Delegates will explore and reflect on issues arising out of a decade of professionalisation of family mediation, with topics including: The state of family mediation Being your best: the client experience Regulation […]

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Publication: Report on the Role, Responsibilities and Career Paths of Professional Practice Consultants (PPCs)

The Family Mediation Standards Board has published the final report from its Professional Practice Consultants Panel about the Roles, Responsibilities and Career Paths of PPCs. The report has been produced following an two-year period of consideration involving extensive consultation with the profession, and follows the publication of an interim report in June 2024. The report […]

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New family law research: Growing public awareness of family mediation for separating couples offers real promise for reducing costly court conflict

Two thirds of people are aware that family mediation is an option to help avoid court and resolve money, parenting, and property issues, should they face divorce or separation, according to a new survey of 1,027 people. But awareness of the process – which family mediators say is growing – is yet to switch into action, with nearly […]

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