In fantastic news for those considering family mediation to help resolve their family law issues, the Government has pledged to boost its funding for free family mediation vouchers by a further £1.3m.
The extra investment should assist more families in resolving family law disputes away from court. The increased funding will provide 2,440 additional vouchers for mediation services – each worth £500 – with the aim of finding amicable solutions to couples’ disagreements and freeing up space in the family courts.
Family mediation can spare separated couples going through often lengthy and costly courtroom battles, which can have a damaging impact on their children.
Mediation is often a quicker and cheaper way of resolving disputes. It involves couples working through their differences – led by a trained mediator – to reach agreements they are both prepared to accept, such as how to split assets or agree the arrangements for their children, rather than have a judge decide for them.
We are proud to support Family Mediation Week from 17-21 January 2022 and raise awareness of the benefits of mediation.
Thousands more separating parents will avoid stressful courtroom battles as the Government boosts its landmark family mediation scheme with an additional £1.3 million.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/family-mediation-scheme-to-help-thousands-more-parents
