#callthemediator

#callthemediator

Behind closed doors, in more than 500 locations across England and Wales, a network of National Family Mediation (NFM) services are meeting separated couples attempting to resolve their disputes over money, children and property - without a courtroom battle.

In Jersey, there are two providers that have NFM trained mediators, one of which is grant funded (FMJ) and one private, dedicated dispute resolution service provider (Alternative Resolutions).

Alternative Resolutions also provide mediators on a Pro-bono, or low cost basis to the grant funded FMJ.

We will be providing a blog and enquiry services alongside the broadcasts on twitter @resolve_now and
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THE BBC MR v MRS: CALL THE MEDIATOR

With privileged access to the private world of family mediation, this BBC Two documentary series will provide a unique insight into an element of modern British family life rarely seen by others.
With NFM delivering an average of 16,000 mediations per year and 89 percent of cases closing successfully*, it can be an intense but effective process - as the separated couples make plans together, usually face-to-face, with the help of a skilled mediator. Using a hybrid of rig and crews between mediation sessions and at home, we’ll see how families deal with the practical and emotional reality of the changes they agree upon.

In this
first episode, Sue and Peter are divorcing but can’t agree on how their money should be split, after Sue left the family home for another relationship. In another case, Martin wants see the two sons he has with ex-partner Nicky, but she doesn’t want to see him and negotiations are proving difficult.

We also meet Jason and Vicky, separated parents, who are struggling to share the parenting of their daughter. They haven’t spoken a word to each other for the last six months and after a complete breakdown in communication, their only point of contact is Vicky’s new husband. As skilled mediator Irene offers shuttle mediation between two separate rooms, will the two parties manage to reach an agreement?