“England: Divorcing couples to receive £500 mediation voucher”

As described in this article in Scottish Legal News, the United Kingdom has set aside a £1 million budget to incentivize mediation, by providing 2000 couples on a first come, first served basis with tax-free vouchers, with the hope of relieving burdens on the courts. Interesting idea, that if utilized in appropriate circumstances, could pay for itself many times over.