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Fees and funding

You may be entitled to full or partial coverage of your mediation fees.

You may be entitled to full or partial coverage of your mediation fees.

We’re a proud provider of legal aid. A government voucher of £500 is also available for ex-partners discussing children as part of the mediation process.

Family mediation is significantly cheaper than dealing with disagreements directly through court, saving the average person thousands of pounds. It’s also a much more effective way of reaching settlements, reducing stress on your whole family.

All families, regardless of income, are entitled to a £500 voucher through a government scheme that can be used towards discussions that involve children. If you or your ex-partner receive certain benefits or are on a low income, you may also be able to receive full or partial coverage of your fees via legal aid.

If you do not qualify for legal aid, we offer family mediation at a fair and reasonable price. See below for more information.

Government voucher scheme

£500 towards discussions involving children.

You can access the voucher if you and your ex-partner are responsible for children. It can be used for sessions discussing child arrangements or shared finances that will impact children.

The voucher is distributed per family, so will be shared between you and your ex-partner.

You’ll first need to attend a Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting (MIAM) to discuss your situation.

If it’s determined that you’re suitable for mediation, and children will be involved in your discussions, your mediator will apply for the voucher on your behalf.

You’ll need to provide written consent via email. The email must confirm that you and your ex-partner have asked your mediator to apply for the voucher. It must also state that you haven’t applied for the voucher before, and you must consent to any necessary personal information being provided to the Family Mediation Council.

Legal aid

Government-funded support for those on certain benefits or lower incomes.

You must be on a low income, have limited savings (under £8,000), or receive certain benefits. Depending on the combined monthly income between you and your ex-partner, minus any allowances, you could receive full or partial coverage. Our team will help you assess your eligibility.

You must tell us if you own a property, have savings over £8000, or you’re living with a partner.

You’ll also need to e-mail us the following documents ahead of your meeting: 

  • If you receive Universal Credit, a screenshot with proof that includes your name, address, and the date you received your last payment. 
  •  If you receive Income Support, income-based Job Seeker’s Allowance, Income-Related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) or Guarantee Credit, a copy of a letter showing your name and confirmation of your benefits, dated within the last six months. Please include every page.
  • If you receive tax credits, or any other benefit, a letter dated within the last six months confirming what you receive. Please include every page. We can also accept bank statements.
  • If you receive a wage and do not receive Universal Credit, your most recent monthly wage slip, your last four weekly wage slips, or a four week bank statement.

If you’re self-employed and do not receive Universal Credit please provide:  

  • proof of your income over the last four weeks 
  • last year’s tax return 
  • a bank statement covering the last 12 months
  • a letter confirming income from your accounting firm (if possible)

Private mediation fees

If you don't qualify for full coverage via legal aid.

£131 per person (£35 non-refundable deposit)

Meetings last up to an hour.

£210 per person (£50 non-refundable deposit)

Sessions each last up to an hour and a half.

£70 per person

£100 per parent or guardian

Sessions last up to an hour.

£150 per person

£150 per person

More information