Family Mediation North East

21/08/2026

❓ Not Sure About Mediation? ❓
If you’re unsure whether mediation is right for you, let’s talk! We offer a Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting (MIAM) to help you understand the process and see if it’s the best fit for your situation. We’re here to answer all your questions. 💬

20/08/2026

✨ We’ve got some lovely news to share! ✨

Pax Mediation has been nominated in TWO categories at the National Mediation Awards 2026:

🏆 Mediation Provider of the Year
🏆 Legal Aid Provider of the Year

We’re incredibly pleased to receive both nominations.

Every day, our team works with families navigating separation
and change, while continuing our commitment to making family mediation accessible through Legal Aid and supporting high standards within the profession.

These nominations belong to the whole Team Pax – our mediators and our brilliant admin team who keep everything running behind the scenes. 💙

The shortlist is announced on 21 October, and of course we’d be thrilled to make it through – but for now, we’re very happy to celebrate being nominated in two national categories.

Well done, Team Pax! 🥂✨

20/08/2026

📺 Did you watch BBC Panorama: Child Maintenance – Parents Under Pressure?

The programme highlighted just how difficult and emotive child maintenance can become after separation — for parents on both sides.

As family mediators, we regularly meet parents with very different experiences of the same situation. One parent may feel they are carrying most of the financial responsibility. The other may feel their circumstances or wider contribution aren't understood.

Sometimes, both parents genuinely believe the current arrangement is unfair.

Family mediation isn't about deciding who's right or telling parents what they should pay. It provides an impartial space to discuss child maintenance, children's expenses and the wider financial arrangements for your family.

We've taken a look at the issues raised by Panorama and how mediation may be able to help.

👉 Read our latest blog: https://www.paxmediation.co.uk/single-post/bbc-panorama-child-maintenance-can-family-mediation-help-separated-parents

BBC Panorama's Child Maintenance: Parents Under Pressure has put the Child Maintenance Service (CMS) and the difficulties separated parents can face over child maintenance firmly in the spotlight.The programme heard from parents with very different experiences of the child maintenance system. For so...

15/08/2026

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11/08/2026

📅 How should separated parents divide the school holidays?

Summer holidays, half-terms, Christmas, Easter… when you’re separated, working out who the children spend their school holidays with can sometimes feel anything but straightforward.

Should you split the holidays 50/50?
What about Christmas Day?
How far in advance should you make plans?
And what happens when you just can’t agree?

There’s no single arrangement that works for every family.

Our latest blog looks at some of the different ways separated parents can approach school holiday arrangements – and how family mediation can help when conversations become difficult.

👉 Read the full blog: https://www.paxmediation.co.uk/single-post/how-should-separated-parents-divide-the-school-holidays

At PAX Mediation, we help separated parents have calm, practical conversations about arrangements for their children and find a way forward that works for their family.

School holidays can be one of the trickiest parts of co-parenting after separation.During term time, families often settle into a fairly predictable routine. Then the school holidays arrive and suddenly there are weeks to divide, childcare to arrange, holidays to book and family occasions to conside...

11/08/2026

✈️ My ex won’t agree to our child going on holiday – what happens next?

Holiday plans can become a real source of stress for separated parents when one parent wants to take their child away and the other doesn’t agree.

There might be concerns about the destination, travel arrangements, time away, keeping in touch, or simply a breakdown in communication between parents.

Our latest blog looks at what happens when separated parents can’t agree about a holiday and how family mediation can help you have the conversation and explore whether you can find a way forward.

👉 Read the full blog: https://www.paxmediation.co.uk/single-post/my-ex-won-t-agree-to-our-child-going-on-holiday-what-happens-next

At PAX Mediation, we help separated parents discuss holidays, passports and arrangements for their children in a calm, structured and impartial environment.

You’ve found the holiday, checked the dates and started looking forward to getting away with your child. Then your ex says they don’t agree to the trip.For separated parents, disagreements about taking a child on holiday can be stressful, particularly when a holiday is approaching or money has a...

11/08/2026

✈️ Can my ex refuse to sign my child’s passport?

Passports and holidays abroad can become a real sticking point for separated parents — particularly when one parent won’t cooperate or has concerns about a proposed trip.

Do both parents need to sign a child’s passport?
What happens if your ex won’t cooperate?
Do you need permission to take your child abroad?

Our latest blog looks at some of the common questions separated parents have about passports and overseas travel, and explains how family mediation can help when you’re struggling to agree.

At PAX Mediation, we help parents have calm, constructive conversations about passports, holidays and arrangements for their children — without taking sides.

👉 Read the full blog: https://www.paxmediation.co.uk/single-post/can-my-ex-refuse-to-sign-my-child-s-passport

If your ex is refusing to sign or cooperate with your child’s passport application, the first thing to know is that both parents do not usually need to physically sign a UK child passport application. However, difficulties can arise where parents disagree about the passport application itself or a...

11/08/2026

👋 Meet Harriette - one of our experienced family mediators here at Pax. Want to talk with us? You’re in safe hands.

06/08/2026

📝 Finding affordable support can be difficult following or .

We're authorised to offer vouchers from the MOJ Family Voucher Scheme.

Which means you may be entitled to up to £500 funding towards our services.

Contact us for more information 📝

04/08/2026

🌴 What happens if your child says they don't want to go on holiday with their other parent?

It can be one of the most difficult situations separated parents face.

You may feel worried, upset or unsure what to do next. The other parent may be feeling hurt or confused. Most importantly, your child may be trying to express feelings that deserve to be heard.
Every family is different, and there isn't a one-size-fits-all answer.

At Pax Mediation, we provide a safe, impartial space where parents can explore what's happening, improve communication and keep the focus on their child's needs. In some cases, Child Inclusive Mediation may also be appropriate, giving children the opportunity to share their views in a safe and age-appropriate way.

Our latest blog explores this sensitive topic and how family mediation can help families move forward constructively.

👉 Read it here: https://www.paxmediation.co.uk/single-post/what-happens-if-my-child-doesn-t-want-to-go-on-holiday-with-their-other-parent-how-family-mediation

If you're finding co-parenting conversations difficult, we're here to help.

📅 Book a MIAM or mediation appointment with Pax Mediation.