COUPLES across Somerset who are separating or divorcing are set to benefit from a new Government pledge to fund more free family mediation sessions.
A new announcement by Justice Minister Simon Hughes pledges free mediation for couples involved in a seperation if just one of them qualifies for legal aid. The move has been hailed by a leading family charity as a 'vital first step' to unlock an understanding of what family mediation can achieve.
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