Legal aid is available in certain circumstances and can help cover the cost of legal advice, family mediation, and representation in court. Please see further information below.
Tees Law does not provide legal aid and cannot act on a legal aid–funded basis, but we can discuss alternative funding options and our fees with you.
The Tees Family Law Team regularly undertakes pro bono work in partnership with the Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) Law Clinic, delivering free, independent and confidential family law advice to the public in Cambridge, Chelmsford and Peterborough, and via a remote service, for individuals who are not eligible for legal aid.
Legal aid is government funding to help cover legal costs for people who meet certain financial and eligibility criteria (e.g. those on low income, receiving certain income related benefits, having limited savings or property and have a good chance of winning their case).
Organisations can only provide legal aid services if the have a contract with the Legal Aid Agency.
Legal aid can cover the full cost of your case, including legal advice, Mediation, representation in a court or tribunal.
Legal aid is only available for certain types of legal matters and to individuals who meet specific financial and eligibility requirements. Eligibility is usually assessed through:
Means: Your income, savings, and assets are reviewed to determine if you can afford legal costs.
Merits: The case must have reasonable prospects of success and be suitable for legal aid.
Other considerations include the type of legal matter, the urgency of the case, and whether alternatives like family mediation are appropriate.
You can check if you are eligible for legal aid on the government website.
Please note: Tees Law does not provide legal aid and cannot act on a legal aid–funded basis. We can, however, advise on alternative funding options and provide transparent information about our fees.
Legal aid applications must be made through a solicitor or law firm that offers legal aid. You can search for approved providers on the government’s website directory of providers
Official government legal aid website
The official Legal Aid Agency website
Civil Legal Advice or call the Helpline on 0345 345 4 345
