Seeking legal services or advice to resolve family issues or disputes can be expensive.
However, you may be eligible for help with paying these expenses.
Legal aid is a type of state funding that can be used to help pay for legal advice, mediation, or representation in court.
It’s designed to help people on a low income to gain access to the legal services and support that they need.
However, legal aid is not available to everyone or for every case.
In this article, we will answer the question “Can you get legal aid for family law?” and explore when legal aid is available and who is eligible for it.
Is legal aid available in family law?
Yes, legal aid is available in family law, but only in certain circumstances.
When assessing your eligibility for family law legal aid, the following factors are considered.
- Scope – The type of legal problem you’re dealing with
- Means – Your financial circumstances
- Merits – How serious the problem is and the likelihood of success
Legal aid is more readily available for public law family cases, particularly if a local authority believes a child is at risk of harm and needs legal protection or social services have begun care proceedings.
What does family legal aid cover?
Family legal aid can be used to help pay for legal services relating to various family law matters, including divorce and separation, child custody and contact arrangements, domestic violence cases, care proceedings, child abduction, and mediation.
However, it’s only usually available to resolve family disputes about child arrangements or financial disputes following a divorce or separation if there is evidence of domestic abuse or a child is deemed to be at risk of abuse.
Can I get free legal aid for family court UK?
There are several types of legal aid available – legal help, legal representation, and mediation.
Legal help is used to pay for legal advice and assistance, whereas legal representation may be used to pay for legal representation in the family court and a family law solicitor to help you prepare for the case.
Can you get legal aid for a child arrangement order?
It may be possible to obtain legal aid to help pay the legal fees associated with obtaining a child arrangement order if the child in question is at risk in their parent’s care and the person applying for legal aid can meet the means and merits tests.
Family law services from Mark Reynolds Solicitors
Mark Reynolds Solicitors does not accept legal aid cases.
However, we’re proud to have establishe a reputation as one of the leading family law firms in the North West of England, with offices in Warrington, Liverpool, Runcorn, and Leigh.
We offer confidential, expert legal advice tailored to your unique circumstances and a just and compassionate service.
To discuss your family law matter confidentially with a specialist family law solicitor, contact Mark Reynolds Solicitors today by calling 0800 002 9577.