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The Family Mediation Voucher Scheme: What It Is and Who Can Use It
If you’re separating or already separated and trying to sort out arrangements for your children and finances, you may have heard about the Family Mediation Voucher Scheme . It’s a government-funded initiative designed to help parents resolve disputes without going to court —and it can significantly reduce the cost of mediation. At Family-Mediation-Online , we regularly support parents who are surprised (and relieved) to discover they qualify. Here’s what you need to know. Wha
Amy Dixon
Jan 272 min read


Understanding the Family Mediation Voucher Scheme: How It Helps Separating Families Resolve Disputes Faster
Separation can be one of the most stressful periods in a family’s life, especially when decisions about children, communication, and future arrangements feel overwhelming. Many parents want to resolve matters constructively but worry about the financial costs of getting the right help. That’s where the Family Mediation Voucher Scheme comes in. The scheme, funded by the Ministry of Justice, offers up to £500 towards the cost of family mediation for eligible cases. It was cre
Amy Dixon
Dec 1, 20253 min read


How Family Mediation Helps With Complex Financial Decisions — And Why It Goes Further Than Court
Separating finances after a relationship breakdown can feel overwhelming — particularly where there is a family home, pensions, investments, business interests, inherited funds, or unequal earning capacity. In situations like these, many people understandably turn to the court system. However, what is often misunderstood is that the family court has limited time, limited flexibility, and limited capacity to explore creative and detailed financial solutions. Family mediation
Amy Dixon
Nov 3, 20252 min read


Can I Stay in the House? How the Family Court Decides (Plain-English Guide)
When a relationship ends, one of the first questions is: who stays in the home and on what terms? Below is a clear, practical guide to...
Amy Dixon
Aug 19, 20255 min read


Understanding Financial Separation in Divorce: How Mediation Can Help Even in Conflict
Divorce isn’t just about separating lives—it’s also about untangling the financial ties that have built up over the course of a...
Amy Dixon
Apr 23, 20253 min read


A Bitch of a Form - E
The Importance of a the 'very difficult' Form E in Financial Remedy Cases When resolving financial disputes following divorce or...
Amy Dixon
Apr 1, 20253 min read
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