The Family Mediation Voucher Scheme is staying in place until March 2027.

It means eligible families can access up to £500 towards the cost of mediation in child-related cases.

If you're looking for trusted, professional family mediation, call 01482 326666.

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The Smarter Divorce Inside the Power of Mediation - Caroline Melkonian ⚖️ The Smarter Divorce: Inside the Power of Mediation — Join Guest Caroline Melkonian, Certified Workplace and Family Mediator, together with Host Justin Milrad, MBA from Emory University, Certified Divorce Coach®, Financial Planner, author of You 2.0: Divorce; A Better Way Forward, and host of The Conscious Divorce Podcast. In this insightful episode of The Conscious Divorce, they explore how mediation can help couples navigate divorce with less conflict, clearer communication, and more collaborative solutions. Discover how mediation empowers families to make thoughtful decisions, protect relationships, and move forward with greater clarity and dignity. Streaming on www.NEWStreamingNetwork.com Justin Milrad: Justin Milrad is a Certified Divorce Coach, author of YOU 2.0: Transform Your Life After Divorce, and founder of ReclaimandReboot.me, a platform helping individuals rebuild and thrive after divorce. With an MBA, a background in financial planning, and personal experience navigating divorce and co-parenting, Justin combines practical strategy with compassionate coaching to help clients regain confidence and create a fulfilling next chapter. Connect with Justin:   +1 (518) 732-5246 Justin@reclaimandreboot.me https://reclaimandreboot.me/ https://calendly.com/reclaim-and-reboot/free-consultation?back=1&month=2025 Caroline Melkonian: She is a professional mediator specializing in divorce, family, and workplace conflict resolution. Based in the Capital District, she works with clients both in-person and virtually. Prior to founding her mediation practice, Caroline Melkonian Mediation, Caroline served as a labor negotiator for the State of New York, where she negotiated and administered terms and conditions of employment for more than 50,000 state employees and health insurance benefits for over one million state and local employees. With more than 20 years of experience navigating complex disputes, she draws on her background in negotiation and mediation to help individuals and organizations identify underlying interests, communicate more effectively, and reach agreements that allow them to move forward with clarity and confidence. Contact Caroline: www.cmelmediation.com www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-melkonian

📣 New Podcast! "The Smarter Divorce Inside the Power of Mediation - Caroline Melkonian" on @Spreaker #carolinemelkonian #collaborativedivorce #divorcecoaching #divorceeducation #divorcemediation #divorcesupport #familymediation #goingbold #goingsolo #goingsolodirectory #goingsolonetwork

The Smarter Divorce Inside the Power of Mediation - Caroline Melkonian ⚖️ The Smarter Divorce: Inside the Power of Mediation — Join Guest Caroline Melkonian, Certified Workplace and Family Mediator, together with Host Justin Milrad, MBA from Emory University, Certified Divorce Coach®, Financial Planner, author of You 2.0: Divorce; A Better Way Forward, and host of The Conscious Divorce Podcast. In this insightful episode of The Conscious Divorce, they explore how mediation can help couples navigate divorce with less conflict, clearer communication, and more collaborative solutions. Discover how mediation empowers families to make thoughtful decisions, protect relationships, and move forward with greater clarity and dignity. Streaming on www.NEWStreamingNetwork.com  Justin Milrad: Justin Milrad is a Certified Divorce Coach, author of YOU 2.0: Transform Your Life After Divorce, and founder of ReclaimandReboot.me, a platform helping individuals rebuild and thrive after divorce. With an MBA, a background in financial planning, and personal experience navigating divorce and co-parenting, Justin combines practical strategy with compassionate coaching to help clients regain confidence and create a fulfilling next chapter.  Connect with Justin:  +1 (518) 732-5246 Justin@reclaimandreboot.me https://reclaimandreboot.me/ https://calendly.com/reclaim-and-reboot/free-consultation?back=1&month=2025 Caroline Melkonian: She is a professional mediator specializing in divorce, family, and workplace conflict resolution. Based in the Capital District, she works with clients both in-person and virtually. Prior to founding her mediation practice, Caroline Melkonian Mediation, Caroline served as a labor negotiator for the State of New York, where she negotiated and administered terms and conditions of employment for more than 50,000 state employees and health insurance benefits for over one million state and local employees. With more than 20 years of experience navigating complex disputes, she draws on her background in negotiation and mediation to help individuals and organizations identify underlying interests, communicate more effectively, and reach agreements that allow them to move forward with clarity and confidence. Contact Caroline: www.cmelmediation.com www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-melkonian

📣 New Podcast! "The Smarter Divorce Inside the Power of Mediation - Caroline Melkonian" on @Spreaker #carolinemelkonian #collaborativedivorce #divorcecoaching #divorceeducation #divorcemediation #divorcesupport #familymediation #goingbold #goingsolo #goingsolodirectory #goingsolonetwork

Mediation offers a collaborative and structured process, guided by a neutral professional, empowering families to make informed decisions and create practical agreements that reflect their unique needs and circumstances.

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Mediation offers a confidential and flexible process, allowing families to address sensitive matters privately while adapting the approach to meet their unique needs and circumstances.

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Mediation isn’t about taking sides. It’s about supporting respectful dialogue and finding solutions that work for everyone involved - especially when relationships matter.
That’s the heart of family mediation.

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Blue Mountain is calling 🏔️
Today is the LAST DAY for Early Bird pricing for the Family Peacemakers Conference… for both registrations and sponsorship opportunities. Come be part of the conneXions this May!

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It’s Tug of War Day
Sometimes mediation can feel a little like this… everyone pulling in different directions.
Mediators, how do you help clients find steadier ground instead of pulling harder?
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Today is National Battery Day 🔋
In mediation work, we hold a lot… which means staying charged really matters.
What’s one thing you’re doing to care for your own energy? And what do you suggest to clients when they’re running low?

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Today is Random Acts of Kindness Day.
To our mediators… thank you for the steady, unseen kindness you bring into some of the hardest conversations families ever have.

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#KindnessMatters
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#HealingConversations
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Mediation offers a confidential and flexible process, allowing families to address sensitive matters privately while adapting the approach to meet their unique needs and circumstances.

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Root Cause Analysis Uncovering the Hidden Drivers of Conflict

Root Cause Analysis: Uncovering the Hidden Drivers of Conflict

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P.S. Today is National Pizza Day… proof that even wildly different preferences can still belong in the same box 🍕

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#DifferentSlicesSameTable
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Today is National Send a Card to a Friend Day… a lovely reason to let someone in your mediation community know they’re appreciated 💌

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Breaking the Impasse Transformative Mediation in A Co-Parenting Dispute

Breaking the Impasse. Transformative Mediation in Co-Parenting Disputes

open.substack.com/pub/metismed...

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Today we recognize World Day for African and Afrodescendant Culture, celebrating the richness, diversity, and contributions of African and Afrodescendant communities. #OAFM #FamilyMediation #ConflictResolution #StayConnected #worlddayforafricanandafrodescendantculture

Voluntary participation helps create a more open and productive mediation process.

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The ABA’s New Ethics Opinion on Mediation: Frequently Asked Questions [This article first appeared in the Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly (January 5, 2026) and is published here with permission.] In October 2025, the American Bar Association’s Standing Committee on Ethics ...

The ABA’s New Ethics Opinion on Mediation: Frequently Asked Questions mediate.com/the-abas-new...

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These principles guide the family mediation process and help support meaningful, constructive conversations.

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Mediation supports understanding, clarity, and forward-focused solutions.

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Did you know?
Family mediation helps many Canadian families resolve conflict without court involvement - through communication and collaboration.

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This Tamil Heritage Month, we recognize and celebrate the rich history, language, and cultural contributions of Tamil communities across Canada.
At OAFM, we believe cultural awareness and understanding are essential to building respectful dialogue and meaningful resolution. #OAFM #FamilyMediation

Why Managing Expectations Is Key in Grandparent Cases

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https://bio.link/richardlebovitz

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Today is National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day 🍒🍫
Good on their own, better together.
Like mediation—when families, mediators, and supportive professionals come together, challenges soften, clarity grows, and new possibilities emerge.
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A simple call can start a ripple of reconnection.
Navigating separation or divorce is challenging.
#CallAFriendDay is an opportunity to appreciate the supports who help you feel heard, steady, and supported - whether that’s a friend, a colleague,or a professional
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Wishing our community of families and professionals a rich and meaningful festive season filled with peace, reflection, and connection. 🌟
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Did you know?
OAFM is the only organization in Ontario that offers the Accredited Family Mediator (AccFM) designation - a recognized standard of excellence for family mediators across the province.
Learn more at oafm.on.ca.
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Family mediation offers more than just resolving conflict - it helps families move forward with clarity and support.
Learn more about family mediation at oafm.on.ca.
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