Manchester and Cheshire Mediation are pleased to announce its participation in the government’s voucher scheme for family mediation. The £500 voucher scheme has been extended for eligible cases and is being made available for separating parties/families with children, to go towards the cost of using accredited family mediation services where there are children and financial arrangements.
The family mediation voucher scheme is time-limited and designed to support parties who may be able to resolve their family law disputes outside of court. The Government has set up the scheme in response to Covid-19 to support recovery in the family court and to encourage more people to consider mediation as a means of resolving their disputes, where appropriate regarding child arrangements. To support this, a financial contribution of up to £500 towards the costs of mediation will be provided to each family/case (if you are eligible).
Only mediators authorised by the Family Mediation Council (FMC) are taking part in the voucher scheme.
The scheme is available to mediation participants who attended a mediation information and Assessment Meeting (MIAM). These are conducted by telephone. The £500 voucher cannot be used to pay for the MIAM itself, but pays for the mediation that follows. Our mediators will explain the full details to you. For more information about the scheme please visit the FMC or contact us at Manchesterandcheshiremediation@gmail.com
