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Getting help to get an injunction
Understand where you can get help if someone close to you has been, or is being, violent or abusive to you. It also helps you prepare your statement for the court if you decide to apply for an injunction order. You might need a 'non-molestation order' or an 'occupation order', or both. We explain what these both mean. The information in this guide applies to England and Wales only.
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Legal aid for civil cases – help to pay for legal advice
If you have a legal problem, you may be able to get legal aid. Here we explain what help you may be able to get if you have a non-criminal legal problem – that’s a problem to do with things like housing, debt, and discrimination. It will help you understand what legal aid is, when it is available and who can get it. Information applies to England and Wales.
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What to do before you apply to the family court about your children
If you are thinking about applying for a child arrangements order without a lawyer there are things you need to do first. Our guide explains what you need to do, how to reach an agreement, how to avoid delays and avoid the risk of court orders being made against you. This guide is for England and Wales only.
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Thinking about divorcing
If you are just beginning to think about divorce there are a few things about the process that are really useful to understand at the outset. This information applies to England and Wales only.
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Five Basics: a London‑wide campaign to improve temporary accommodation ahead of the May 2026 local elections
Across London, thousands of families are being placed in conditions that lack even the essentials needed to live with dignity. The Five Basics are not luxuries—they are the minimum every household should have: - Cooking facilities - Access to laundry facilities - Reliable, free Wi‑Fi - Secure, free...
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How to get free legal advice about your civil case
It is not easy to find free legal advice about your civil case but here we explain how you may be able to find some and where to try. This includes cases about a breach of contract, housing, debt, bankruptcy, community care, and personal injury. It is a good idea to start trying to get advice as soon as you can. This information applies to England and Wales.
