*some mediation services about issues involving children and support are provided at no cost by [http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/life-events/divorce/family-justice/who-can-help/family-justice-counsellors family justice counsellors],

*pro bono assistance from a collaborative negotiation team may be available through the Pro Bono Collaborative Divorce Project run by the [http://www.bccollaborativerostersociety.com/ BC Collaborative Roster Society], as long as you meet certain eligibility requirements,

*Legal Aid will pay for a limited amount of mediation in certain circumstances, and

*you may be able to hire one of these specialists to work on an ''unbundled'', or ''limited scope'', basis, and they will charge for their services on an as-needed basis rather than requiring that a large retainer be paid up front.