Wells Family Mediation

18/06/2026

Read Helen’s story over on LinkedIn… https://www.linkedin.com/posts/were-so-very-proud-of-helens-obe-news-received-ugcPost-7472408982033305601-T-15/?utm_source=social_share_send&utm_medium=ios_app&rcm=ACoAAABMyDQBjxhItoSsUaDy8bkvZw75njLV3Zk&utm_campaign=copy_link

We’re so very proud of Helen’s OBE news received at the weekend. Find out more about Helen’s journey, and her work with Family Solutions Group UK in this article…

13/06/2026

🎉 Congratulations Helen! 🎉

We are incredibly proud to share that our Partner and Senior Family Mediator, Helen Adam, has been awarded an OBE in The King’s Birthday Honours List for services to Families, Children and Young People.

Helen’s passion for helping families navigate change and her tireless commitment to ensuring children’s voices and needs are considered have made a real difference to countless lives.

This honour is a wonderful recognition of the dedication, care and leadership Helen brings to her work every day.

From all of us at Wells Family Mediation, congratulations Helen on this truly well-deserved achievement.

08/06/2026

Going through a separation or divorce?

If you have children under the age of 18, you could be eligible for the Government’s Family Mediation Voucher Scheme, which provides up to £500 towards the cost of mediation.

Mediation can help you have constructive conversations about arrangements for your children, helping you move forward without the stress, cost and uncertainty of court proceedings.

The voucher is available to eligible families and can make those first steps towards an agreement more affordable.

Get in touch with our team today to find out whether you qualify and how mediation could help your family.

☎️ 01892 506906

28/05/2026

Co-parenting is about more than a schedule.

It's not just about where the children stay. It's also about:
School events
Dentist appointments
Clubs and activities
Passports and important documents
Birthdays and special occasions

These everyday responsibilities can become a source of stress if expectations aren't clear.

Having open conversations and practical agreements can make co-parenting smoother for everyone, especially the children.

Family mediation can help parents work through these details together and create arrangements that work in real life, not just on paper.

19/05/2026

Not every disagreement needs a court.

Sometimes, families simply need the space to talk things through differently.

At Wells Family Mediation, we often work with people who aren’t struggling to care about their children or family, they’re struggling to communicate while emotions are high, routines are changing, or life feels uncertain.

Mediation creates a calmer space to:
• discuss child arrangements
• navigate changes in circumstances
• work through financial discussions
• make decisions together, not against each other

Because finding a way forward doesn’t always start with conflict.
Sometimes it starts with a conversation.

14/05/2026

It's not just the humans who need a plan. 🐾

New research from Amicable found that half of all separating couples (50%) have to negotiate arrangements for their pets, and a quarter of those pets will split their time between both homes.

Separation touches every part of family life. The big things and the small ones. The finances, the house, the children, and yes, the pets.

That's exactly why having the right support matters. Mediation gives couples the space to work through all of it.

Whatever your family looks like, we can help.

Get in touch if you'd like to find out more.
01892 506906
www.wellsfamilymediation.co.uk

10/05/2026

Last month we shared the good news that the government-funded family mediation voucher scheme being extended for another year…

It doesn’t matter your age, relationship type, or background - whether you’re an older couple, a younger family, or a same s*x couple, you may still be eligible.

And did you know the scheme isn’t just for couples at the very start of separation?

If arrangements for your children need revisiting later in life due to changing circumstances, you may still be eligible for up to £500 towards family mediation - provided the voucher hasn’t been used previously for your case.

✔️ For child-related mediation
✔️ Inclusive of all family types
✔️ Designed to help families avoid court where possible

Many families return to mediation years later as work, living arrangements, and children’s needs evolve.

Get in touch if you’d like to find out more.

22/04/2026

Mediation isn’t just for the start of a separation.

Life doesn’t stand still, and neither do family arrangements.

Changes in work patterns, living situations, or even your child’s needs can mean that what once worked… no longer does. That’s completely normal.

We often support clients who return to us many years later, looking for help to navigate new changes and adjust arrangements in a calm, constructive way.

Mediation offers a supportive space to revisit what’s in place and find solutions that reflect where you are now - not where you were then.

If things have shifted, mediation can help you move forward.

10/04/2026

Silver Divorces and Mediation

“Silver divorce”, sometimes called “grey divorce”, refers to couples separating later in life, typically after the age of 50. While divorce rates overall have fluctuated in recent years, separations among older couples are becoming a more common feature of the family mediation landscape. Divorces later in life often occur after long marriages, or a second marriage, and can involve complex emotional, financial and family considerations.

Silver divorces often involve decades of accumulated assets, such as pensions, property and savings and the process can feel overwhelming, particularly at a time in life when life had been expected to take on a slower pace. Family mediation can offer a constructive and respectful way to navigate the complexities which arise following a separation. Mediators provide a neutral space where both individuals can be heard and have support in discussing financial arrangements, future housing, and family relationships in a calm and structured environment.

Mediation at its core encourages open communication and collaborative problem-solving, helping couples reach practical agreements without the stress and expense of a more formal legal process. Mediation also allows individuals to retain control over decisions that affect; financial security, family dynamics, and future wellbeing. For many couples experiencing a later-life separation, mediation provides a dignified, sensitive, and balanced path forward, helping them to move on from the difficulties of separation, and to transition into the next stage of life with clarity and respect.

Do contact us here at Wells Family Mediation if it would feel useful to have an initial discussion to learn more.

09/04/2026

🌟 Great News for Families! 🌟

We’re thrilled to share that the Family Mediation Voucher Scheme has been extended until March 2027!

This scheme has been a lifeline for families, helping resolve disputes without court and ensuring access to mediation for those on low incomes.

Let’s spread the word about the benefits of mediation and the support available.

📞 Want to learn more about the voucher scheme?
Give us a call or visit our website to find out how it could help you.

www.wellsfamilymediation.co.uk
01892 506906