The New York Declaration of Financial Need in Support of Application for Pro Bono Mediation is a document that can be filed by parties wishing to apply for mediation services at no cost. This document is usually filed in conjunction with an application for pro bono mediation services. It is used to show the party's financial need and inability to pay for mediation services. The document must be signed and notarized by both parties and provides information regarding the party's income, assets, debts, and other pertinent financial information. There are two types of New York Declaration of Financial Need in Support of Application for Pro Bono Mediation: The Family Declaration of Financial Need and The Business Declaration of Financial Need.