You may be eligible for legal aid if you have experienced domestic abuse or violence and cannot afford legal costs. This can apply to certain family matters, including:
Eligibility depends on your circumstances, the type of case and the financial assessment. A legal aid solicitor can advise you on what applies to you.
Regulation 33 of the Civil Legal Aid (Procedure) Regulations 2012, as amended by the 2016 Amendment Regulations, sets out the types of domestic abuse evidence that may be used for a legal aid application.
The Legal Aid Agency provides sample letters to help you request evidence from the appropriate professional or organisation. The evidence required will depend on your situation.
Where a supporting or gateway letter is needed, we can liaise with the relevant professionals to help obtain it. We can then pass the letter to your appointed legal aid solicitor so they can progress your funding application without avoidable delays.
We will discuss the process with you and handle your information sensitively. The solicitor and Legal Aid Agency decide whether your evidence and application meet the legal aid requirements.