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Welcoming news from the Ministry of Justice that it has confirmed funding for the Family Mediation Voucher scheme will continue for the 2026-27 financial year, Helen Anthony, CEO of The Family Mediation Council (FMC), said: “The continuation of the successful family mediation voucher scheme is important, as it will ensure that many more families on […]

Commenting on the government decision to roll out a new family court model – Child Focused Courts – across the whole of England and Wales, Stephen Burke, Chair of The Family Mediation Council, said: “The data from the trial period of Child Focused Courts is impressive, with a halving of family court backlogs and cases […]

It is 10 months away, but plans for Family Mediation Week 2027 are already under way after participant numbers rose again this year, making the 2026 week the most successful yet. Over 4,300 people took part in a series of webinars, which ran during Family Mediation Week (26 – 30 January 2026). Organised by the […]

‘This Morning’ Agony Aunt, Deidre Sanders, will talk directly with separating and divorcing parents about the benefits of family mediation in a free online event open to members of the public this month. “Family mediation is usually cheaper and quicker than going to court when you make divorce or separation arrangements,” says Deidre Sanders. “I […]

Who lives where? How do we sort money? Who gets the dog?  Couples who have made the decision to separate are invited to find out how they can avoid a courtroom confrontation to settle money, property and parenting issues, as a series of free online events take place during Family Mediation Week, Monday 26 to […]

Family Mediation Week: Monday 26 to Friday 30 January 2026 Family law professionals are invited to take part in a series of free one-hour webinars during Family Mediation Week 2026, taking place from Monday 26 to Friday 30 January. The annual awareness week, organised by the Family Mediation Council (FMC), showcases how family mediation can […]

There is a danger that low-income families may soon be unable to access legally aided family mediation, according to a landmark research report launched by The Family Mediation Council (FMC) at its London conference. Over 200 delegates and speakers attended an event marking the FMC’s ten-year anniversary, which saw the publication of its newly-commissioned document, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]