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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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The Chief Executive of National Family Mediation returns with a regular columnLast autumn a family policy document endorsed by 57 MPs and a number of Lords caused a stir amongst decision-makers. A...

The Chief Executive of National Family Mediation returns with a regular columnI’m concerned the Government’s singular focus on Brexit continues to divert it from fulfilling a commitment to family...

This month thousands of couples across the country discovered that the Christmas holiday had been the last straw for their failing relationship, and decided to call time on their marriage. But what do...

How quickly does a new year resolution flop? In an article I wrote for Mediation Matters last month, I explained one of my aspirations for 2016 related to the approach of our family court judges. In...

When a new year dawns, there’s often an eagerness to settle on some new year aspirations. But in the rush for resolutions, it’s easy to overlook the need to reflect on the year that’s passed. So...

The annual release of national divorce statistics always guarantees a flutter of excitement for a segment of journalists eager to seize on a pattern here, or a trend there. If the numbers can be woven...

With the first Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) of the current government looming later this month, I think it's fair to say that expectations in the family law sector are low. With government...

Love it or hate it, the Rugby World Cup is currently captivating millions. Whether they’re watching on TV screens or, for those lucky enough to have tickets, in stadiums across England and...

So, the new Justice Secretary wants to avoid further legal aid cuts, preferring instead to sell off some of the court estate. That’s the way Michael Gove’s speech this week to the Legatum Institute...

Welcoming Caroline Dinenage as the new Minister responsible for family mediation, it’s notable what a wide portfolio she has. From Equalities to Women; from Mental Health to Mediation, this is a...

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