Family Mediation Voucher Scheme

20th November 2023

Helping Separated Parents Find Solutions and Access a £500 Voucher

Are you navigating a separation or divorce and need help arranging matters concerning your children? A parenting plan with your ex-partner could make managing these arrangements smoother and more collaborative. Through the Family Mediation Voucher Scheme, launched by the Ministry of Justice in 2021, you may be eligible for a £500 voucher to support the cost of mediation.

At SF&MS, one of the UK’s leading family mediation providers, our skilled and accredited mediators are here to help. We can apply for the £500 voucher on your behalf. This will cover the cost of a full mediation session and part of another, giving you affordable or potentially free access to mediation services, based on your situation.

This voucher is not means-tested; the only eligibility requirement is that child arrangements are discussed during mediation. If you qualify for legal aid, that may provide even lower costs; however, if only one party qualifies, the voucher can still be used to assist with their mediation costs, ensuring both parties receive support.

The voucher scheme is part of a government initiative encouraging mediation as a preferable, less contentious alternative to court proceedings for family issues. Available for a limited time, the voucher can be used for cases specifically involving child arrangements. For more information on the benefits of family mediation, check out a recent article from The Independent discussing the Ministry of Justice’s focus on mediation.

Interested in applying? Contact us today to assess your eligibility and learn more about the mediation process. Call us at 01372 677660 or email enquiries@sfms.org.uk.

Family Mediation Voucher Scheme

Family Mediation Voucher Scheme

Helping Separated Parents Find Solutions and Access a £500 Voucher

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