Charity running week of virtual events to help Milton Keynes families going through divorce

The Family Mediation Council have partnered with Earley Solutions, who employ registered mediators who can assist with divorces, child arrangements and disputes among young people among other services.

To create Family Mediation week, which will run from January 18-22, helping separated families know which way to turn.

This event has been strategically placed in January given that it's a month when historically families decide to break up.

For most, this will be their first experience of separation, and they will start searching for help and advice about how to resolve issues like, who will the children live with? What will happen with money?

England's third national lockdown is unlikely to stop people asking these questions. If anything, it adds to the confusion about what services might be available.

The key knowledge these experienced mediation professionals are hoping to pass on is: how mediation works, when it might be suitable and the importance of involving older children in the decision-making. Further information will also be provided on funding and in what circumstances legal aid can be used.

On Tuesday January 19, there will be a mock mediation session, bringing all these scenarios to life.

Articles and videos will be published on familymediationweek.org.uk throughout the week.