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Worried about the cost of joint family mediation sessions we accept the government voucher scheme to cover these sessions.
The Government’s Voucher Scheme allows couples who are considering a divorce or separation in England and Wales to claim up to £500 for free joint mediation sessions.
The scheme is designed to help couples resolve their issues without the need for costly and lengthy court proceedings.
Under the scheme, couples can claim up to £500 for the cost of mediation sessions provided by an approved practical problems such as tackling issues such as child custody arrangements, division of assets and spousal maintenance.
Mediation is a voluntary process that involves an impartial third party who helps couples to communicate with each other in order to reach mutually agreeable solutions.
In order to qualify for the £500 government voucher scheme each party needs to have completed a MIAMS.
Once this is done our accredited mediators are able to claim up to £500 for joint sessions to work out your disputes regards all child matters.
Child maintenance, child arrangements and child custody.
The £500 UK Government voucher scheme is an initiative that provides eligible couples with financial assistance for a legal aid mediation session. This is an opportunity for couples to resolve their differences in a non-adversarial environment and potentially reach an amicable agreement.
To be eligible, you must meet certain criteria such as being married or in a civil partnership, having legal aid mediation sessions.
This includes up to 5 hours of family mediation services, which are designed to help couples reach agreements on issues such as finances, property and children.
To apply for the scheme, you must first contact a legal aid mediation provider who is registered with Legal Aid England or Wales.
You can find out more information on where to find a suitable provider from the Ministry of Justice website.
You will then need to fill out an application form and send it back to the provider.
The processing time for your voucher can vary depending on the specific circumstances of your case. Generally, you can expect to receive a decision within 28 days of submitting your application.
No, the voucher can only be used to cover costs associated with legal aid mediation sessions. This includes up to 5 hours of family mediation services, which are designed to help couples reach agreements on issues such as finances, property and children.
The voucher cannot cover any costs associated with legal advice or representation from a solicitor.
Any unused funds will be returned to Legal Aid England or Wales, who are responsible for administering the scheme.
If you do not use all of the allocated funds, you can also apply for additional legal aid support from your provider.
No, the voucher can only be used to cover costs associated with legal aid mediation sessions. This includes up to 5 hours of family mediation services, which are designed to help couples reach agreements on issues such as finances, property and children. The voucher cannot be used for any other services or products.
Yes, you must meet certain eligibility criteria to use the scheme. This includes having legal aid mediation sessions and being married or in a civil partnership. You can find out more information on eligibility from the Ministry of Justice website.
If you require additional legal aid support, you can apply for it from your provider. You can find out more information on how to apply from the Ministry of Justice website.
The voucher is valid for 12 months from the date of issue. After this period, any unused funds will be returned to Legal Aid England or Wales, who are responsible for administering the scheme.
If you have a legal aid mediation session within the 12 month period, then any unused funds will be allocated to your legal costs.