https://www.clao.org.uk/if-we-cant-help/information-on-other-organisations-or-agencies-that-may-be-able-to-help/parent-and-child/
https://www.clao.org.uk/if-we-cant-help/information-on-other-organisations-or-agencies-that-may-be-able-to-help/parent-and-child/
The Scottish Child Law Centre (SCLC) provides free legal advice by telephone or email on all aspects of Scots law relating to children and young people. This is a national service, available to anyone in Scotland or where Scots law has jurisdiction.
SCLC can advise on parental responsibilities and rights, residence, contact, children’s rights, youth offenders, education, health, social work and access to files.
If you are under 21 you can call the freephone advice line anytime. Their dedicated “Youth Hour” is every Tuesday and Thursday between 12 and 1 o’clock, when solicitors only take calls from children and young people.
There is also an advice line for parents, relatives and carers.
Website: www.sclc.org.uk
Under 21 Tel: 0800 328 8970 (from landlines) or 0300 330 1421 (from mobiles)
Parent/Relative/Carer Tel: 0131 667 6333 (Monday to Friday 9.30am to 4pm)
Email: advice@sclc.org.uk
One Parent Families Scotland (OFPS) is a charity working with single parent families in Scotland. OPFS offers face to face support services and advice and information on topics including benefits, money, separation, your home, your children, health and wellbeing and work, training and education.
Website: opfs.org.uk
Tel: 0808 801 0323
Clan ChildLaw is a free and confidential legal and advocacy service for children and young people up to the age of 18 or 21 if they have been Looked After. Clan Childlaw can represent in Edinburgh, the Lothians and Glasgow.
Free information and guidance about children’s rights and the law is available to family members, carers and adults who work with children or young people in Scotland.
Website: www.clanchildlaw.org
Helpline: 0808 129 0522
Email: info@clanchildlaw.org
Citizens Advice Scotland form Scotland’s largest independent advice network. Some bureaux have in-court advisors and lay representatives – find your local Citizens Advice Bureau at www.cas.org.uk/bureaux.
The Citizens Advice Bureau is an accredited agency for referrals to the Free Legal Services Unit of the Faculty of Advocates (see below).
The Free Legal Services Unit (FLSU) was established to provide free legal advice and representation by volunteer advocates for those who cannot afford the legal help they need, and who cannot obtain assistance from any other source. If you are interested in accessing help from the FLSU you will need to consult an accredited agency and meet certain criteria.
Free Legal Services Units which can be accessed through accredited agencies. Current accredited advice agencies can be found at www.advocates.org.uk/instructing-advocates/free-legal-services-unit
Lothian Family Mediation provides help and support to families and children impacted by relationship break down. Family mediators help families in to understand and communicate with each other better so they can make practical plans for the future. Mediation can help minimise conflict, improve family life and help avoid court action.
When you contact the service you will be told whether you will be asked for a donation or if they have a set charge. You may be asked to make a contribution towards the cost of your case if you cannot afford the full amount. In some cases you may be able to claim Legal Aid.
Website: www.familymediationlothian.co.uk
Tel: 0131 226 4507
Email: info@familymediationlothian.org
The Free Legal Advice Centre delivers pro bono legal services to members of the public living in and around the Edinburgh area who, for whatever reason, cannot access legal advice elsewhere. Student advisers, members of staff and qualified solicitors work together to offer advice on legal problems.
FLAC can provide advice and assistance on the following: company and commerical, contract, disputes, employment, family, property, intellectual property, landlord and tenant, willis and inheritance and personal injury.
Telephone: 0800 073 0150
Email: freelegaladvice@ed.ac.uk
Avenue Family Mediation provides help and support to families and children impacted by relationship break down. Family mediators help families in to understand and communicate with each other better so they can make practical plans for the future. Mediation can help minimise conflict, improve family life and help avoid court action.
When you contact the service you will be told whether you will be asked for a donation or if they have a set charge. You may be asked to make a contribution towards the cost of your case if you cannot afford the full amount. In some cases you may be able to claim Legal Aid.
Website: www.avenue-info.com
Tel: 01224 587571
Email: enquiries@avenue-info.com
Law Clinics can provide free legal advice, assistance and representation to members of the public. Contact your local clinic if you feel you have a problem they could help you with. The law clinics operating in Aberdeen at present are:
Website: abdnlawproject.com
Tel: 01224 272 434
Email: general@abdlawproject.com
Website: www.rgu.ac.uk/life-at-rgu/learning-facilities/law-facilities/the-law-clinic
Tel: 01224 262 394
Email: thelawclinic@rgu.ac.uk
Please note that law clinics do not advise in all areas of law, with normal exclusions being family law and criminal law. Please also note that the relevant law clinic may not be able to assist you, particularly if you earn over a certain threshold amount or if there is a more appropriate alternative provider who can assist you, which would normally be the case if you are eligible for legal aid.
Family Mediation provides help and support to families and children impacted by relationship break down. Family mediators help families in to understand and communicate with each other better so they can make practical plans for the future. Mediation can help minimise conflict, improve family life and help avoid court action.
When you contact the service you will be told whether you will be asked for a donation or if they have a set charge. You may be asked to make a contribution towards the cost of your case if you cannot afford the full amount. In some cases you may be able to claim Legal Aid.
Website: www.relationships-scotland.org.uk/find-a-local-service/family-mediation-services/highland
Tel: 01463 712 100
Email: info@fmhighland.org
Website: www.relationships-scotland.org.uk/find-a-local-service/family-mediation-services/shetland
Tel: 01595 7438 590
Email: relationshipsscotland@shetland.org
Tel: 01851 705 600
Email: cfmwesternisles@btconnect.com
Website: https://www.avenue-info.com/
Tel: 01224 587571
Email: enquiries@avenue-info.com
Family Mediation provides help and support to families and children impacted by relationship break down. Family mediators help families in to understand and communicate with each other better so they can make practical plans for the future. Mediation can help minimise conflict, improve family life and help avoid court action.
When you contact the service you will be told whether you will be asked for a donation or if they have a set charge. You may be asked to make a contribution towards the cost of your case if you cannot afford the full amount. In some cases you may be able to claim Legal Aid.
Website: www.relationships-scotland.org.uk/find-a-local-service/family-mediation-services/argyll-and-bute
Tel: 01631 570 101 (Oban)
Tel: 01369 701 408 (Dunoon)
Email: admin@familymediation-ab.org.uk
Bright Sky is a free, safe, easy to use app and website launched in 2018 to help anyone affected by domestic abuse to access safe expert support. It can also support anyone who has concerns about a colleague, friend or family member.
Website: www.hestia.org/bightsky