Family Mediation Campaign

Separation is a sad reality in today’s society and parents want to ensure that the experience is managed in the best possible way for their children.

What service is available?

There are services available for those who are experiencing relationship problems, such as relationship counselling and therapy, but for those that are in the process of separating there has been a lack of support.

A new campaign which stems from the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety's family and parenting strategy – Families Matter, will greatly assist parents managing their separation process and maintaining positive contact with their children.

Family Mediation provides this vital and confidential support service and enables couples to achieve improved post-divorce relationships between themselves and their children.

Mediation is a voluntary process whereby couples, with the support of a neutral third party (the mediator) identify and build agreement on issues arising from the separation or divorce, relating to children, finance and property.

Family Mediation Northern Ireland (FMNI) was established as an independent charity in 2004 with the aim of providing a recognised, affordable, accessible and high quality mediation service to families who are experiencing separation or divorce throughout Northern Ireland.

The use of this media material should help inform you of the advantages of family mediation.