Freemans Solicitors welcome the government’s announcement on 26 March 2021 that it is investing £1m in family mediation, to support families to resolve issues relating to children. Under the scheme, the Ministry of Justice will provide contributions of up to £500 per family, to resolve issues relating to children following parental separation. Mediation will be provided by Family Mediation Council Accredited (FMCA) mediators and the fund will reduce the costs of mediation for at least 2000 families.
Family mediation is a process in which an independent, professionally trained mediator helps parents work out arrangements for children and finances following separation. Mediation can also be helpful when previous child arrangements need to change, particularly as children grow up.
For more information about this scheme or family mediation in general, please contact Rebekah Gershuny on rg@freemanssolicitors.net or Mark Kosmin at mk@freemanssolicitors.net