August Newsletter

Date Posted: August 31, 2026

Welcome to the August FMA Newsletter!

Every month, we will be sharing all the exciting things occurring within the FMA. This is the best place to find out what is happening in the FMA community, and a great opportunity for us to share relevant information and connect with our FMA members.

We hope you enjoy!


FMA Responds to the Government’s Fairer End to Relationships Consultation

The Family Mediators Association (FMA) has submitted its response to the Government’s Fairer End to Relationships consultation, following valuable input from members.

Our response, prepared by the S&D team on behalf of the FMA, reflects the views and expertise shared by those who contributed to the consultation questions.

We would like to thank all members who took the time to provide their input. Read the FMA’s full consultation response on our website.

https://thefma.co.uk/response-to-a-fairer-end-to-relationships-consultation-august-2026/


Resource Spotlight : Supporting Separated Parents

The Separated Parenting Programme Directory is a valuable tool for signposting clients to additional support.

It brings together trusted parenting programmes designed to:
• Improve communication
• Support children’s wellbeing
• Build co-parenting confidence

➡️ https://separatedparentingprogrammedirectory.org/

A useful complement to mediation practice.


Upcoming Courses

Introduction to Family Law – 5 Week Course
2 September 2026 | 10:00 – 12:00
Trainer: Venetia Tosswill

From Disclosure to Decision: Practical Financial Mediation Skills
4 September 2026 | 10:00 – 12:00
Trainer: Claire Webb & Helen Savage

Introduction to Family Law – 5 Week Course
7 September 2026 | 10:00 – 12:00
Trainer: Venetia Tosswill

Business Valuations and Forensic Accounting on Divorce
8 September 2026 | 10:00 – 12:00
Trainer: Clare Phillips

Know Your Own Communication Style and How to Bridge Styles in Mediation
11 September 2026 | 10:00 – 12:00
Trainer: Ruth Hay

Nuptial Agreements: From Radmacher to Today
18 September 2026 | 10:00 – 12:00
Trainer: Claire Webb & Helen Savage

Private Children Law in Practice – 2 Week Course
25 September 2026 | 10:00 – 12:00
Trainer: Claire Webb & Helen Savage

Pension Sharing & Retirement Planning on Divorce
29 September 2026 | 10:00 – 12:00
Trainer: Gagganpreet Purewal

PPC Update of Theory and Practice
30 September 2026 | 10:00 – 16:00
Trainer: Beverley Sayers

Don’t forget to book your place on our upcoming professional development courses. Full details of all upcoming training events can be found on the FMA Training Hub.

We look forward to welcoming you to future events and thank you, as always, for your continued support of the Family Mediators Association.

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