Our reviewer
Meet our reviewer, Chris Yaffes
Key facts
- Chris Yaffes is a family mediator accredited by the Family Mediation Council (FMC URN 0961A).
- He has practised as a family mediator since 2013 and has held FMCA accreditation since 2017.
- He is a trained child-inclusive mediator, qualified to hear directly from children where appropriate.
- He is a member of the Family Mediation Council, the Family Mediators Association and Resolution.
- As an FMCA-accredited mediator he is qualified to conduct MIAMs and sign court forms.
Every guide on Mediation Guide is reviewed by an accredited family mediator before it is published. That reviewer is Chris Yaffes. His role is to check that what we publish is accurate, fair and reflects how family mediation actually works in England and Wales.
About Chris
Chris is an accredited family mediator who has worked with separating couples since 2013. He gained full accreditation from the Family Mediation Council (FMCA) in 2017, the professional standard that confirms a mediator can work across all issues, conduct a MIAM and sign the court forms that confirm mediation has been considered.
He is also trained in child-inclusive mediation, which means he is qualified to meet children directly, where it is appropriate and everyone consents, so their views can be heard in decisions that affect them.
Why a named, verifiable reviewer matters
Anyone can publish information about family law online. What makes it trustworthy is knowing a qualified person stands behind it, and being able to check that for yourself. Chris’s accreditation is listed on the public Family Mediation Council register, linked below, so you can verify it independently. You can read how his review fits into our process in our editorial policy.
| Credential | Detail |
|---|---|
| Accreditation | FMCA, Family Mediation Council Accredited |
| FMC URN | 0961A |
| Practising since | 2013 |
| Accredited since | 2017 |
| Specialisms | All issues; child-inclusive mediation |
| Member of | FMC, Family Mediators Association, Resolution |
Verify for yourself
You can check any mediator’s accreditation on the Family Mediation Council register at familymediationcouncil.org.uk. Chris’s register entry and professional listings are linked in the sources below.
Frequently asked questions
What does FMCA accreditation mean?
FMCA stands for Family Mediation Council Accredited. It is the professional standard confirming a mediator has completed supervised casework and assessment, and can conduct MIAMs and sign court forms.
Can I check a mediator’s accreditation?
Yes. The Family Mediation Council keeps a public register of accredited mediators. You can search it to confirm a mediator’s status and unique reference number (URN).
Does the reviewer write the guides?
No. Guides are drafted by the Mediation Guide Editorial Team. The reviewer independently checks each guide for accuracy before it is published.
Is Chris available to mediate my case through this site?
Mediation Guide is an information resource and does not book mediation. To find an accredited mediator, search the Family Mediation Council register.
Sources
- Family Mediation Council register, Chris Yaffes, familymediationcouncil.org.uk. Accessed 9 July 2026.
- Family Mediation Council, What is FMCA accreditation, familymediationcouncil.org.uk. Accessed 9 July 2026.
- Resolution, member profile, resolution.org.uk. Accessed 9 July 2026.