Recent statistics show that the most frequent users of Ontario’s free Family Law Information Centres are lawyers, and that the public who uses these free information services and free or subsidized information and mediation services are highly satisfied with them.
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In Ontario, everyone who starts or receives a family court application must attend a MIP. (Mandatory Information Program).
Statistics from the Ministry of the Attorney General show that, even though the program is mandatory, people appreciate it.
From April 2014-March 2015, 82% of respondents said they were satisfied with the MIP.
People who use the Family Law Information Centres (FLICs) are also highly satisfied with the free services they obtain there, with a 76.5% satisfaction rate.
And the free and subsidized mediation services province-wide received a 93% satisfaction rate!
The data shows that the majority of people using the government funded FLICs seek information (about 50%) and help with forms. (about 30%). The main issues people ask about are child custody, access and support.
About 35% of those using the FLIC resources are applicants; 22% are respondents and 43% are family lawyers!
The numbers are staggering: province wide- about 78,000 people use a FLIC every month. In Toronto alone, at mediate393’s three FLIC locations (393 University Ave; 47 Sheppard Ave. and 311 Jarvis St.) there are on average over $13,000 users every month.
In Toronto, this program is delivered by the Family Information and Mediation Service mediate393 inc. For more information about the family information and mediation service providers across Ontario visit the MAG website.
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