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FMC urges separating couples not to rely on AI chatbots for life-changing decisions
Talk to real experts, not AI bots Family mediators across England and Wales are reporting a growing number of separating and divorcing couples turning to AI chatbots for advice on arrangements for parenting, money and property. That’s before they discover what they really need…
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FMC urges new Justice Secretary to strengthen family mediation and protect legal aid provision
The Family Mediation Council (FMC) has written to the new Secretary of State for Justice, setting out how family mediation can improve outcomes for separating families, reduce pressure on the family justice system, and save public money. In the letter, FMC Chair Stephen Burke…
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Justice Select Committee backs urgent action to save legally aided family mediation
The Family Mediation Council (FMC) has urged the Government to act urgently after a Justice Select Committee report backed calls to increase legal aid rates for family mediators, which have remained frozen for 25 years. Access to Justice: Legal Aid was published on 17 July 2026.…
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FMC welcomes funding of family mediation voucher scheme for 2026-27 financial year
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…
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Family Mediation Council response to roll out of Child Focused Courts across all of England and Wales
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…
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FMC hails success of Family Mediation Week 2026, with planning for 2027 already under way
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…
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Free online event for divorcing and separating parents with Deidre Sanders, ‘This Morning’ Agony Aunt
‘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…
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Free online events help families navigate divorce or separation during Family Mediation Week (26–30 January)
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…
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Family law professionals invited to free webinar series for Family Mediation Week 2026
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…
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Challenges to the future of legally aided family mediation highlighted in new landmark report
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…