Beware of scam texts and emails claiming to be from the Ministry of Justice. We do not send payment links in texts or emails. If you are unsure whether a message is genuine, contact our call centre on 0800 4 FINES (0800 434 637) or 0800 COURTS (0800 268 787) before clicking any links or making a payment. Read more about identifying scams.
responsibilities of Family Legal Advice Service lawyers
client eligibility testing
online recording system
payment, including disbursements
relationship with legal aid.
Approval to provide the Family Legal Advice Service
To provide this service, a lawyer must hold a Family Legal Advice Service approval. Lawyers who hold a supervised provider approval for family legal aid can also assist in providing the Family Legal Advice Service.
If you are a FLAS Provider and need assistance with the Resolution Management System, please contact the RMS Support Centre, which is available from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Mon-Fri: