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Chief Executive, NFM

Jane Robey has been Chief Executive Officer of National Family Mediation (NFM) since 2004. Before becoming CEO Jane was a practicing accredited NFM family mediator, Professional Practice Consultant and NFM service manager. She trained as a family mediator in 1996. Jane qualified as a probation officer in 1984 and for 20 years worked in probation, family court welfare, Cafcass and in child protection social work.

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So… the Parliamentary Bill aimed at reforming divorce laws is back on the table. Hurrah. That means change is imminent, right? Hang on. No, it doesn’t. And the omens are not positive. Two things jump...

Divorce reform was long-campaigned for, and long-awaited. Earlier this year, supporters of law change believed the waiting game was over, and that the campaign had been won. The previous government,...

‘Look after the small things, and the big things will take care of themselves.’It’s a mantra that mediators often use in the course of their daily duties with separating couples.When it comes to the...

As the largest provider of family mediation in England and Wales, it goes without saying NFM delivers … well, family mediation. But I want to take the opportunity to outline another important area of...

Whilst it’s true that recent official statistics show the numbers of MIAMs undertaken rising slightly, there’s still a long way to go before we get back to pre-LASPO figures. What can be done? What...

It might feel like heady summer days are a long way off, but the upcoming Spring bank holiday signals there are only a few weeks til the schools close for what can feel to a parent like an eternity....

The recent announcement of the Government’s intention to change the legal position surrounding divorce had the sniff of ‘rehashed news’ around it, especially to those of us involved in the divorce...

Grandparents play an important part in the lives of their grandchildren, and it’s usually a positive thing if they can stay in touch with them after a separation or divorce. ...

A little out-of-the-box thinking could boost outcomes for parents and children, according to Jane Robey, Chief Executive Officer of National Family Mediation (NFM). ...

The annual Family Mediation Week initiative, this year taking place from 21 – 25 January, has become a useful way to highlight the many benefits of making those all-important post-divorce settlements...

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