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Taking legal action

Taking legal action can be stressful and expensive. It helps if you understand how the legal system works and what kind of help you can get. This guide explains the different types of courts that make up the legal system and what they are used for, how you are entitled to help with costs and who can give legal advice. You can also find information about how to solve your problem without going to court.

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/law-and-courts/legal-system/taking-legal-actio...

Citizens Advice

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Help with legal costs - legal aid

Information on help with legal costs including Legal Help, Help at Court, Family Help, Family Mediation, Legal Representation and Criminal Legal Aid.

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/law-and-courts/legal-system/taking-legal-actio...

Citizens Advice

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Get help paying court and tribunal fees

Apply online for help to pay your court or tribunal fee here. Also includes information about eligibility.

https://www.gov.uk/get-help-with-court-fees

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Legal aid

Legal aid can help you pay for legal advice, family mediation or representation in court and some tribunals. Explains when and how you may be able to get legal aid and how to claim.

https://www.gov.uk/legal-aid

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Paying for services - legal aid

Information about legal aid and access to justice including the types of cases where you can still get legal aid, where to find a legal aid solicitor and how to find out if you are eligible for legal aid.

http://www.lawsociety.org.uk/for-the-public/paying-for-legal-services/legal-aid/

Law Society

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Find a legal aid adviser or family mediator

Find a legal aid adviser or family mediator near you.

https://find-legal-advice.justice.gov.uk

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LawWorks - legal advice for individuals

If you have a problem and need legal advice to resolve it, you may be able to get help from a legal adviser or an organisation which specialises in your problem.

https://www.lawworks.org.uk/legal-advice-individuals

LawWorks

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Litigants in person

Information on going through the court process alone, explaining what to expect and what you should bring to court with you.

http://childlawadvice.org.uk/information-pages/litigants-in-person/

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