Lincolnshire Mediation

Independent mediators

What does it cost?

LM is a non-profit making registered charity and has the Legal Services Commission franchise for family mediation. This means if you have a low income or are on benefits the service may be free. For details of public funding, see below. If you do not qualify there is a fixed fee of £140 per person per session, which is considerably less than the legal process. This fixed fee includes all administration costs incurred in the mediation process and the production of Interim Statements of Outcome and the Memorandum of Understanding.

In addition, the initial individual meeting is free of charge.

If you have any questions prior to your session, please call us on 01522-575700.

Each session lasts for one and a half hours and payment is made at the end of each session. All major credit cards are accepted.

Couples normally need between two and three 90 minute sessions.

Are you eligible for Public Funding?

In the case of Family Mediation you will automatically qualify on income grounds if you receive Income Support or Income-based Job Seekers allowance.

However, if you receive other income your gross income must not exceed £2,350 per month (this figure increases if you have more than 4 children) and your disposable income must not exceed £649 per month. Your capital must not exceed £8,000.

You will have to provide details of your income, expenses, savings, etc. to help the Legal Services Commission decide how much you should pay.