Legal Aid & Voucher Scheme
LEGAL AID
You may be eligible for legal aid for mediation if you are on a low income, or not working. We can help you start this process before you book your appointment with us. (We use a partner firm to arrange Legal Aid.)
Legal aid for mediation cases can help financially support families agreeing on arrangements where:
- Your separated or getting divorced and therefore need to agree financial arrangements or financial settlement.
- Child arrangements have broken down
Please do not hesitate to phone and ask us about this support with costs, we will be happy to help.
FAMILY MEDIATION VOUCHER SCHEME
The Ministry of Justice has launched a voucher scheme which will provide a contribution of up to £500 towards the costs of mediation, for the eligible cases, supporting people in resolving their family disputes outside of court. The voucher scheme is designed to support clients who may be able to resolve their family disputes outside of court. The government set this scheme up in response to COVID-19, supporting the recovery in family court, while encouraging more people to consider mediation as a means of resolving their dispute. The financial contribution of up to £500, will aid our clients to find a positive resolution. As an accredited mediator, 1stForMediation is authorised by the Family Mediation Council to take part in both Legal Aid and the Voucher Scheme funding options, and offer this to our eligible clients.
Please do not hesitate to phone and ask us about this support with costs, we will be happy to help.
