Government Voucher Scheme
The voucher offers up to £500 per case to help cover the cost of family mediation sessions. Its designed to encourage families to resolve issues around children and parenting arrangements without going to court.
If you’re eligible, the government will contribute up to £500 towards the cost of family mediation.
- Assessed your eligibility during the MIAM
- We apply for the voucher on your behalf.
- No paperwork for you to complete.
- Avoid court stress and delays
- Stay in control with the support of a trained mediator
- Make decisions that work for your family
Legal Aid:
If you’re on a low income or benefits, you might qualify for Legal Aid, which can cover the full cost of mediation (including MIAMs and documents). Unfortunately, The Mediation House does not currently offer Legal Aid.
Please use this link to find a Legal Aid mediation service that could help you moving forward. Tick the box “Provides mediation funded by legal aid” in ‘Refine Your Search’.
Click here and visit the government website to find out if you are eligible for Legal Aid.
FAQ
What does it cover?
The voucher can be used to help pay for meditation sessions about:
Child arrangements:
For example, where your child will live and the time spent with each parent.
Parent decisions after separation:
Schooling, holidays, routines.
Linked financial matters:
Some financial issues if they are related to children.
It does not cover the cost of the initial MIAM (Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting).
Who is eligible?
You’re attending mediation about children.
Your case involved a discussion about children and finances.
Your mediator will evaluate your eligibility during the MIAM and will apply for the voucher on your behalf. You don’t need to fill out a separate application.
Why use the scheme?
Save money:
Up to £500 off mediation sessions.
Reduces conflict:
Mediation is calmer, quicker and cheaper than court.
Child-led:
Focus on your children’s needs.
Decisions:
Stay in control of decision rather than letting a judge decide.
Need to start the mediation process on child arrangements?
Book your MIAM today. We’ll guide you through the process.
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