Exciting News! Shortlisted for 2 National Mediation Awards

We are thrilled to announce that Children 1st Mediation has been shortlisted in the TOP 3 Finalists for Legal Aid Family Mediation Provider of the year 2024 and that our Director Mabel Edge has been shortlisted in the Top 3 in the UK for Child Inclusive Mediator of the year aware 2024 at the prestigious National Family Mediation Awards in …

Tips for Separated Parents planning for Christmas

Here are some top tips for separated parents to make Christmas as enjoyable and stress-free as possible for their children: 1. Plan Ahead with the Other Parent 2. Keep the Focus on Your Children 3. Communicate Openly with Your Children 4. Coordinate Gifts 5. Maintain Traditions or Create New Ones 6. Stay Flexible and Avoid Conflict 7. Be Mindful of …

Amicable Divorce

The Benefits of Amicable Divorce: Choosing Peace for You and Your Family Divorce is often portrayed as a bitter and adversarial process. Yet, for many couples, an amicable divorce can provide a far healthier and less stressful alternative. If you and your partner are considering separating, or have already separated and are trying to navigate your way forward, then read …

Agreeing on schools

Top Tips for considering school options

Applying for a School Place: Where Can Separated Parents Turn if They Cannot Agree? As the new school term begins, many parents are already looking ahead to September 2025, when their child might be starting school or transitioning to a new one. For separated or divorced parents, this can be a challenging time, especially if they can’t agree on the …

Struggling to agree on school choices for your child?

Applying for a School Place: Where Can Separated Parents Turn if They Cannot Agree? As the new school term begins, many parents are already looking ahead to September 2025, when their child might be starting school or transitioning to a new one. For separated or divorced parents, this can be a challenging time, especially if they can’t agree on the …

5* Children’s Feedback

As one of England and Wales leading Family Mediation Services, we are so proud to be able to consult with so many children as part of their parents mediation process. We have had some fantastic feedback this last month from some of the Children/Young people that we have consulted with as part of Child Inclusive Mediation ! In all 8 …

Do I have to go to a MIAM? Why can’t I just have the court form signed?

If you are considering making any sort of court application about a family matter – be that about the time your children spend with each parent, or about financial issues following on from separation/divorce then you MUST now attend a MIAM. By the way, this isn’t a new thing, it has been in place now for almost 10 years!! So …

Family Mediation – Embracing a new approach

Following the changes to the Family Procedure rules in April 2024 Embracing a New Approach: In light of the changes in family procedure rules, there is a growing recognition of the importance of embracing a new approach to resolving family disputes. Mediation offers families a dignified and empowering alternative to the adversarial nature of traditional litigation. By engaging in mediation, …

Family Mediation Workshop -Child Inclusive Mediation

Come and find out more about family mediation how it works and the benefits, as well as finding out more about Child Inclusive Mediation at our free workshops being held during family mediation week 2024 As one of Englands leading Child Inclusive Mediation Services we are proud to be able to share our knowledge with you in a free workshop. …