5th January 2024
A child’s perspective of family mediation – Lucy’s story
Children are at the heart of family mediation, the process revolves around planning for the future, with their best interests…
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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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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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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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11th January 2023
Finding Agreement – Family Mediation Week 2023
When parents separate, tensions and emotions can run high and it can be difficult to find a resolution that works…
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9th January 2023
Mediate before you litigate
When parents separate, it can be a difficult and emotional time for everyone, but especially for the children involved. In…
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14th December 2022
Navigating Christmas while separating and sharing the Family Home
Living in the family home, preparing for Christmas, managing family expectations AND you are separating…. The cost-of-living crisis has an…
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21st November 2022
#RelievethePressure – Co-Parenting at Christmas prompt card
FMNI is delighted to be part of RelateNI’s online campaign to #RelieveThePressure this winter by focusing on the additional stress…
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19th November 2022
Co-parenting at Christmas
We know from our experience as family mediators that when there is conflict between separated parents about their child’s access…
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