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Legal aid is available for this type of problem

However, you may need to also qualify financially.

If you do qualify financially, you can speak to Civil Legal Advice (CLA), a national helpline for certain legal aid problems in England and Wales.

The CLA operator will check all the information you’ve given through this service.

What you need to check if you qualify financially

You and your partner (if you have one) will need:

  • recent payslips (if you’re working) and bank statements
  • a summary of your income tax and National Insurance contributions
  • details of any savings and investments you have
  • details of any benefits you receive
  • mortgage statements and a current valuation for any property you own

When you do not need to complete the financial assessment

You should contact CLA without completing the financial assessment if you are:

  • under 18
  • have capital trapped in a property you own or other money or assets that you cannot access

If you use British Sign Language (BSL)

You can choose not to complete the financial assessment online, and instead ask for a call with a BSL interpreter.

Fill in the 'contact CLA' page. Select 'BSL' under 'Communication needs'.

Check if you qualify financially

Before you start

Alternatively, you can ask a legal aid adviser to take on your case.

Your adviser will check whether you qualify for legal aid at no cost to you by asking about your problem and your finances. If you qualify, in some cases you may need to pay a contribution towards your legal aid.

Find a legal adviser

Other sources of help

You can also get advice from alternative help organisations for issues related to domestic abuse. You don’t have to qualify for legal aid.

  • 24 hour National Domestic Violence Helpline

    Free, 24-hour emergency helpline for anyone experiencing domestic abuse.

    Speak in confidence to highly trained, female advisers about your situation. They can refer you to emergency safe accommodation and provide information on your legal, housing or welfare rights.

    Website is not translated in Welsh.

    Helpline:
    0808 2000 247
    Opening hours:
    24 hours a day, 365 days a year
    Email:

  • Men's Advice Line

    Free helpline, support, information and practical advice for male victims of domestic violence.

    Website is not translated in Welsh.

    Helpline:
    0808 801 0327
    Opening hours:
    MondayÐFriday 10am-5pm
    Email:

  • Respect

    Confidential helpline for domestic violence perpetrators (male, female, in heterosexual or same-sex relationships) and information and advice to help stop violence and change abusive behaviours.

    Website is not translated in Welsh.

    Helpline:
    0808 802 4040
    Opening hours:
    MondayÐFriday 9am-8pm
    Email:

  • FLOWS (Finding Legal Options for Women Survivors)

    Independent legal support to help protect women against domestic abuse, anywhere in England and Wales.

    Self referral is available https://self-referral.flows.org.uk/

    Website is not translated in Welsh.

    Helpline:
    0203 745 7707
    Opening hours:
    9am-5pm (Mon-Friday) ;
    Email: