Kent Family Mediation Service

01/11/2022

Great News!!! Following the Governments recent announcement, we are continuing to offer the Mediation Voucher Scheme for family mediation, to support families to resolve issues relating to children. Under the scheme, the Ministry of Justice will provide contributions of up to £500 per family, to resolve issues relating to children following parental separation. Mediation will be provided by Family Mediation Council Accredited (FMCA) mediators and the fund will reduce the costs of mediation for at least 2000 families.

The Scheme is not means tested.
John Taylor, Chair of the Family Mediation Council said 'This government investment in mediation is much welcomed by the Family Mediation Council. It will help separated families agree solutions that are best for their children, taking into account what is going to be important for them as they grow up. Family mediation is a proven cost-effective way to resolve differences following separation. This voucher scheme will make it even more accessible, and will help families resolve issues for themselves, without having to go to court.'
Family mediation is a process in which an independent, professionally trained mediator helps parents work out arrangements for children and finances following separation. Mediation can also be helpful when previous child arrangements need to change, particularly as children grow up.

Contact our office on 01795-410457 or email [email protected] to enquire about mediation and the Scheme.

11/07/2022

We are pleased to announce that our Professional Practice Supervisor, Denise Ingamells, has recently won Resolution's John Cornwell Award, which recognises a family professional who has made an outstanding contribution in the field of family law, as the author of the Separated Parents Information Programme (SPIP). She continues to present the workshops and we are proud that she is part of our team at Kent Family Mediation Service. Well done Denise, this is a truly amazing achievement!!

Please click the following link to see Denise receiving her award

Resolution is delighted to reveal the winners of the 2022 Resolution Awards that celebrates the contributions of family law professionals and their commitment to the Code of Practice.

11/07/2022

Following the relaxation of the Covid restrictions, we are now able to offer face to face meetings again. Our emphasis is still on virtual meetings, as most of our clients prefer this option, but if this is inconvenient for you, or your would prefer to meet face to face, then we can arrange a meeting at one of our venues in Kent or at our Head Office in Sittingbourne.

Please contact our office on 01795-410457 or email [email protected] to make an enquiry or refer for mediation

04/07/2022

Great News!!! Following the Governments recent announcement, we are continuing to offer the Mediation Voucher Scheme for family mediation, to support families to resolve issues relating to children. Under the scheme, the Ministry of Justice will provide contributions of up to £500 per family, to resolve issues relating to children following parental separation. Mediation will be provided by Family Mediation Council Accredited (FMCA) mediators and the fund will reduce the costs of mediation for at least 2000 families. The Scheme is not means tested.
John Taylor, Chair of the Family Mediation Council said 'This government investment in mediation is much welcomed by the Family Mediation Council. It will help separated families agree solutions that are best for their children, taking into account what is going to be important for them as they grow up. Family mediation is a proven cost-effective way to resolve differences following separation. This voucher scheme will make it even more accessible, and will help families resolve issues for themselves, without having to go to court.'
Family mediation is a process in which an independent, professionally trained mediator helps parents work out arrangements for children and finances following separation. Mediation can also be helpful when previous child arrangements need to change, particularly as children grow up.
Contact our office on 01795-410457 or email [email protected] to enquire about mediation and the Scheme.

23/11/2020

We are still open to help separated families looking to reach agreement over their children and finances. We have had to adapt our service in line with the current restrictions but in order to keep our clients and staff safe, are offering appointments via online Zoom. You can be assessed for Legal Aid for Mediation and if eligible, the service will be free to you; if not, our subsidised fees apply. If you wish to make an enquiry or perhaps a referral, please visit our website at www.kentfms.co.uk when a member of our team will contact you. Please keep safe everyone and continue to follow the Government guidelines.

Kent Family Mediation is the largest and most widely recognised family mediation service in Kent. We can offer mediation clients, of varying income levels, the option of legally aided mediation or affordable private mediation fees, at a number of accessible mediation centres in Kent.

26/10/2020

Kent County Council has announced vouchers for food are available during half-term for families whose children are eligible for free school meals, so that no Kent child goes hungry.

The county’s families most in need will receive supermarket vouchers for each eligible child to ensure they are able to feed their children outside of term time.

A dedicated helpline has been set up and is now open so that Kent’s low-income families are able to quickly and easily access the help they need when they need it most, including during the school holidays. Families who apply will receive one voucher of £15 per child.

KCC has pledged that no child should ever go hungry during school holidays, or at any time.

Kent County Council and its partners in district and borough councils have already helped families with school-aged children, since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.

KCC has now set up a dedicated helpline families can call to apply for vouchers for Free School Meals to be used in a local supermarket during the school holidays.

This support has always been there, but it is hoped this new helpline will enable people who need urgent help to get it, and to get it quickly.

We have to support the most vulnerable in our society.

Anyone eligible for free school meals who needs extra financial support to help feed their children can now visit www.kent.gov.uk/freeschoolmeals or call the dedicated helpline on 03000 41 24 24. You have until next Monday 2nd November 5pm to apply.

Meanwhile, the KentTogether helpline remains open for any other Kent resident who needs support with food, collection of medication and prescriptions and other urgent needs during the pandemic, 24 hours a day. You can get help by visiting www.kent.gov.uk/kenttogether or calling 03000 41 92 92.

Volunteer to support people in your local community, or find out what to do if you are vulnerable and need urgent help.

19/03/2020

IMPORTANT NOTICE

We have put together contingency plans to mediate via video link during the current situation so if you need our services please refer via our website or by telephone (01795-410457). Clients with meetings already booked will be contacted in the next couple of days. Please look after yourselves and your loved ones during this difficult time. We are here to help if you need us. Regards Kent Family Mediation Team

16/01/2020

We are pleased to announce we have secured funding to enable us to offer FREE spaces for separated parents on the Cafcass Separated Parents Information Programme (usual price £98 per person). For more information call us on 01795-410457 or email [email protected]

14/01/2020

Mediation East Sussex are looking for a Family Mediator.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within their service for a Family Mediation Council registered Family Mediator to join their team mediating with clients for one day a week. The venue for the mediation will be at their office in St Leonards on Sea.

For further information please contact Nicola Hawkins, Manager - [email protected] or phone 01424 446808.

27/07/2019

23/03/2019

These interesting wire sculptures were created to demonstrate the conflict between a man and a woman, as well as the outer and inner expression of human nature. The sculptures illustrate how, despite the fact that the statues are sitting back to back, and they seem to be refusing to communicate with each other, that their 'inner child' is still wanting to reach out to the other person to end the conflict.
https://intentioninspired.com/4-daring-ways-to-heal-your-inner-child/