Family separation is tough, especially when children are involved. It can feel overwhelming trying to keep the children happy, look after yourself, sort out finances and handle disagreements with your ex, all at the same time. The good news? You don’t have to work it all out on your own. Family mediation is here to help.
At CFFM, we’re here to make things easier for you. We are a family mediation service that helps you reach a peaceful, fair agreement on issues relating to children, finances and the family home. Our experienced, accredited FMC mediators help improve communication, reduce conflict and solve problems — keeping the focus on what’s best for you and your children, without the need for family court.
We offer a flexible service with both face-to-face sessions across the North West and online mediation sessions nationwide. Family mediation is a less stressful, far more affordable alternative to solicitors or family court — and it’s free for many families through Legal Aid. It’s quicker too: mediation typically takes half the time of court proceedings. And let’s be honest, no one wants to drag this out any longer than necessary. View our step by step guide.
The Government’s Family Mediation Voucher Scheme gives eligible families up to £500, and many of our clients qualify. We handle the paperwork.
We can set up your Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting (MIAM) quickly to get the process started.
Going straight to solicitors or family court can be expensive, slow, and deeply stressful. Family mediation is different:
Family mediation is a process where a trained, neutral mediator helps separating couples reach their own agreements — on children, finances and property — without going to court. It’s confidential, voluntary, and designed to reduce conflict rather than escalate it.
Getting started with mediation is quick and easy:
Mediation is usually less than half the cost and twice as quick as using a solicitor for everything.
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