Mediation is a voluntary process, involving qualified and impartial mediators. Every client who expresses an interest in mediation begins the process with an Information and Assessment meeting. A mediation information and assessment meeting (often called a MIAM) is a meeting with a family mediator, accredited with the Family Mediation Council, the aim of which is: To explore whether mediation would be a safe and effective process in the circumstances of your matter; and If court proceedings are being considered whether mediation could be an alternative to litigation in your particular circumstances; and To explain to you the alternatives to the court process available to separating or divorcing couples including mediation; and To provide you with neutral information about your legal and financial options; and To give you an opportunity to decide whether going to court would be the best way of resolving the issues surrounding your relationship or marriage breakdown (for example in respect of children, property and financial settlements).

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Top tips for parents who are separated

Whatever the circumstances of the separation, family breakdown is frequently an emotional rollercoaster, instigating painful and traumatic feelings and anxiety.

Different and often new roles within the family can be intimidating and require unexpected periods of adjustments. Children can get caught up in their parents’ conflict and emotional and behavioural problems are more common if there have been or there are emotionally charged incidents taken place that the children are aware of. Children can become very insecure, acting younger than their age, being clingy, having nightmares or disobedient or disruptive behaviour. Navigating the complexities of separation or divorce while ensuring the well-being of your children can be a daunting journey.

Below are some links to valuable resources offering advice and support to help you through this new phase in your family’s journey.

Resources:

Somerset Parents and Carers Managing Parental Conflict https://www.cypsomersethealth.org/somerset_parents_and_carers__managing_relationship_conflict
Somerset Safeguarding Children Partnership (SSCP)
https://somersetsafeguardingchildren.org.uk/reducing-parental-conflict/
Somerset Parenting Cafes and parenting apart courses
https://www.cypsomersethealth.org/?page=events__parenting_cafes_and_parenting_when_separated_courses https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/parenting-cafe-top-tips-for-successful-co-parenting-for-separated-parents-tickets-795311968507
Communication – how to reply to angry texts
https://highconflictinstitute.com/communication/how-to-reply-to-angry-texts-emails-4-biff-response-examples/
Children and young people family justice board – Top Tips
https://www.cafcass.gov.uk/children-and-young-people/family-justice-young-peoples-board/fjypb-top-tips

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Top tips for parents who are separated – from the child’s perspective
Also attached is a highly beneficial guide penned by children of separated parents, offering invaluable insights from the child’s perspective please click here to open in a new window.

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