A separating family attends a Mediation Information Assessment Meeting (MIAM) for a mediator to assess the issues which need to be resolved They will check if you are eligible for a voucher: if the dispute or application is regarding a child, or for financial matters where you are also involved Read more…
More than 27,000 separating families have saved money, protected their children and avoided lengthy, expensive and combative courtroom battles, thanks to a £23 million government scheme. The Family Mediation Voucher Scheme provides funding to help families navigate the complexities of separation, giving them the opportunity to settle issues around childcare Read more…
The Family Mediation Voucher Scheme is being extended until April 2025. It provides separating couples with vouchers worth up to £500 towards the cost of family or divorce mediation. This is costing the government another £15 million. So far the scheme has supported over 15,000 families. Nearly 70 per cent Read more…
Family law cases are now taking longer to resolve than during the Covid restrictions. The government says mediation is the solution but the removal of legal aid for most private law family cases means many couples are not even aware it exists. Legal aid cuts have also increased the number Read more…
The Ministry of Justice has confirmed it will continue to fund the Family Mediation Voucher Scheme for a further period from 1 April 2022. The FMC hopes to be able to confirm the length of the extension soon, but in the meantime, they can confirm that funding is available for Read more…