Mediation vs Court Cost Calculator
Model your family dispute resolution costs calmly and transparently. Compare private FMCA mediation session fees against contested court litigation, factoring in the Ministry of Justice £500 voucher grant.
Mediation vs. Court Litigation Cost Calculator
Estimate statutory mediation fees versus contentious court litigation costs, factoring in the non-means-tested £500 Ministry of Justice voucher scheme.
Because your matter involves children, you are eligible for the non-means-tested £500 government contribution. We apply this deduction directly to your joint sessions.
Mediation preserves family capital for your children's future and avoids contentious courtroom hostility.
Data Verification & Statutory Disclaimer: Data verified & last updated: 14-11-2026. Figures based on Ministry of Justice Family Mediation Voucher Scheme guidelines, Family Mediation Council fee standards, and HMCTS contested court statistics. Court litigation estimates exclude potential adverse cost sanctions under Family Procedure Rules 2010, Part 28.3 (as amended 29 April 2024). Figures provided for guidance; exact fees confirmed during individual MIAM consultation with an FMCA-accredited mediator.