The Government Voucher Scheme- Free financial support for separating couples
Separating parents can claim £500 towards making money & parenting agreements using family mediation.
An analysis of the first 7,200 users of the Family Mediation Voucher Scheme showed 69% reached whole or partial agreements away from court.
The Voucher Scheme IS NOT Means tested
Voucher scheme can help couples make agreements without going to court
The Family Mediation Voucher Scheme, which runs until April 2025, provides separating couples with vouchers worth up to £500 to help them make settlements using family mediation. Government figures show that over 27,000 families across England and Wales have so far been supported through amicable separation by the scheme.
The scheme is successfully boosting the prospects of families all over the country to reach agreements on all-important money and parenting arrangements after they have decided to separate or divorce.
“The £500 voucher scheme is encouraging many parents to try family mediation, instead of suffering the stress, delay and cost of going to court to make settlements.
“Professional mediators help empower you to create long-term solutions for your particular circumstances, rather than leaving it to a court to make decisions for your family.”
“Couples who have decided to separate find that their life-changing decision brings many tough questions:
· Who lives where?
· Where will the children live, and how will we make sure we each spend time with them?
· How will we sort money?
· What about debts and pensions?
· And even the family dog?
“Very often they don’t know which way to turn, and the voucher scheme will help many more separating families feel the benefits family mediation can bring,”
Contact us about how to apply to the Voucher scheme
Anyone wanting to know more about the benefits of family mediation can visit our website or call us on our national hotline number 01392-848482
The case types eligible for a mediation voucher are:
· a dispute/application regarding a child
· a dispute/application regarding family financial matters where you are also involved in a dispute/application relating to a child
Legal Aid also remains available for family mediation through our mediators.
Compass Resolution Ltd only engages mediators on the Family Mediation Council (FMC) Register, which means they meet agreed professional standards.
Mediation allows the parties to stay in control, as no one will be made to do or agree to anything against their wishes. Unlike in a courtroom both partners can agree to a solution rather than have a judge decide for them.