Please read all information very carefully.

We have to adhere to the requirements of the Legal Aid Agency.

Any of the following may affect whether you qualify for Legal Aid, and must be disclosed:

• A property you own
• Savings over £8000
• If you are living with a partner

Proof of Income

The following must be sent via email, prior to your Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting.

If you receive Universal Credit, please provide:

•  A screenshot/ picture evidencing that you are in receipt of Universal Credit and showing your name, address and the date you received your last payment.

If you receive a wage and do not receive Universal Credit please provide:

• Your most recent wage slip dated within the last month, or your 4 most recent wage slips if paid weekly
• 4 weeks bank statement

If you are self employed and do not receive Universal Credit please provide:

• Proof of your income over the last 4 weeks
• Last year’s tax return
• 12 months bank statement directly prior to your appointment
• If possible, a letter from your accountant confirming your income for the last year

If you receive Income Support, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance, Income-related Employment and Support Allowance or Guarantee Credit please provide:

• A letter (picture or scan permitted) showing your name and confirmation of what benefit you currently receive. This must be dated within 6 months and every page of the letter must be included.

If you receive Tax Credits, or any other benefit not listed please provide:

• A letter dated within 6 months confirming what amount you currently receive and every page of the letter must be included.
• 4 weeks bank statement