11th October 2023
Is there an art to co- parenting?
As a mediator, I never fail to be amazed by separated parents, who tell me that they have managed to…
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11th October 2023
Finding the positives when co-parenting: the value of a co-parenting plan
Separation or divorce can be a challenging time for any family, especially when children are involved. Amidst the emotional complexities,…
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15th August 2023
Why is Family Mediation Training Essential?
Research by family law organisations across the UK indicates a rising number of children and young people experiencing poorly managed,…
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9th August 2023
FMNI features in The Writ
FMNI is delighted to feature in the summer edition of The Law Society of Northern Ireland's Ezine, The Writ. Family…
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20th June 2023
32 hour Separated Parents Mediation training now accepting applicants
32 hours Separating Couples training is mandatory for those Mediators who may have completed a mediation programme via Mediation NI,…
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25th April 2023
FMNI Impact Report 2021-22
FMNI has been consistent in its professional service delivery to separated families and that included during the Covid restrictions. We…
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19th April 2023
Highlighting Parental Alienation
Parent Alienation Awareness Day is on 25 April, it is a date recognised across the world and it aims to…
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23rd March 2023
Challenging 5 mediation myths
There are many mistruths and myths surrounding the process of family mediation. In this blog post we look at 5…
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10th March 2023
Tips on managing family occasions after parental separation
For separated parents special family occasions may be difficult or unsettling and result in conflict, especially if it falls on…
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22nd February 2023
Tips for supporting children during parental separation
When a parental relationship breaks down there is often conflict between the separated parents, this can result in anger, stress…
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