Family Mediation Week 2026
The Family Mediation Council is hosting Family Mediation Week from January 26th to January 30th, 2025. This event is open to the public, mediators, lawyers, Cafcass officers, and all professionals working with families.
The webinars aim to provide a deeper understanding of various topics, including:
- Mediation
- Child Inclusive Mediation
- Family Separation
- Finance
All webinars are free and available to view now:
https://www.familymediationcouncil.org.uk/family-mediation-week-2025-timetable/
| Monday 26 January, | Family Separation with Deidre Sanders
A Q&A with ‘This Morning’ Agony Aunt Deidre Sanders about family separation and mediation. For the public |
| Tuesday 27 January, | Practical tips to manage turbulent emotions in separation or divorce
A webinar to help you understand and manage emotions during a divorce or separation process. For the public |
| Wednesday 28 January, | A beginner’s guide to how mediation can help you in separation or divorce: part 1 Children
This two-part webinar explores how mediation is a practical, cost-effective way to manage conflict without the drama. It’s about staying amicable, getting organised, and preparing for the next steps. We aim to debunk the myths surrounding family mediation and discuss how it can benefit you and your family when navigating separation. Part 1 focuses on issues relating to arrangements for children. For the public |
| Thursday 30 January, | 3 must-read books for parents navigating separation
Interviews with authors Marcie Shaoul, Sarah Smith and Dr Angharad Rudkin about their books that help parents dealing with separation arrangements and post-separation issues, followed by a Q&A with all of the speakers. For the public |
| Friday 30 January | A beginner’s guide to how mediation can help you in separation or divorce: part 2 Finance
This two-part webinar explores how mediation is a practical, cost-effective way to manage conflict without the drama. It’s about staying amicable, getting organised, and preparing for the next steps. We aim to debunk the myths surrounding family mediation and discuss how it can benefit you and your family when navigating separation. Part 2 focuses on issues relating to finances. For the public |
Webinars from Family Mediation Week 2025 can be viewed here:
https://www.familymediationcouncil.org.uk/fmw/all-events/
For further information, please get in touch with a member of the team by calling 01623 706020 or emailing enquiries@midlandsdove.co.uk to arrange a Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting
