Legal Aid
Legal aid can help meet the costs of legal advice in a court or tribunal.
How we can help
RCJ Advice can help you access Legal Aid to pay your legal fees in family law and in housing law.
To be eligible for legal aid you will usually need to show that:
- your case is eligible for legal aid
- the problem is serious
- you cannot afford to pay for legal costs
The kind of cases you might get legal aid for are
- you or your family are at risk of abuse or serious harm, for example domestic abuse or forced marriage
- you’re at risk of homelessness or losing your home
Financial means
Most legal aid cases will be means tested; so you will have to show that you cannot afford to pay legal costs. You will be required to give information about your income, benefits, savings, property and shares and those of your partner. We will ask you for proof of your income before we work with you under legal aid. Non means-tested legal aid is available if your child is subject of care or supervision proceedings. You may qualify for legal aid for some injunctions, such as a non-molestation order and other orders relating to domestic abuse.
Finding Out More
To find out more about how we help and to book an appointment, please visit the relevant page on this website where you can find more contact details.
Contact us
Opening hours
Mon - Fri: 9.30am to 4.30pm
Sat - Sun: Closed