Our clients often tell us that separating can be stressful – but that mediation was able to help them move forward and sort things out. Often this is because we offer a comfortable, calm, place to plan a way forward. In contrast to trying to sort things out on your own, arguing at drop-offs, or feeling lost; our clients say that being in a neutral place helps them communicate about what needs to be sorted out, and how they can do so. That’s why everything about our service,

At Family Mediation North East we are always looking for ways to improve our service and greatly appreciate it when a client takes the time

Not a lot is known about family mediation and there are lot of confusing myths that exist around mediation. We've written a blog to disp

At Family Mediation North East we are often asked how can separated couples can sort out the arrangements for their children in family media

1. Referral The mediation process begins with a referral . This can either be sent to us by you directly, by a solicitor or another...

Going through a separation or thinking about divorce? As part of #MediationAwarenessWeek, Family Mediation North East are offering free half

A recent report published by The Nuffield Foundation (The Report) looked at why defended divorce occurs, and how the court treats them. The

If I asked you what parental responsibility means to you, you might answer:- Providing a home for your child, Protecting your child, Having

One of the first things that you’ll be likely to do now that you’ve made the decision to separate is to tell your children. This can underst

Parents are often in dispute about children’s maintenance following their separation or in other circumstances where there is a lack of trus