Legal Aid eligibility check

This takes about 2 minutes. Your answers help us refer you correctly and are kept strictly confidential. This is not a formal assessment — only our Legal Aid partner can confirm eligibility.

Your details

Full name

Email address

Phone number

Safety check

Has there been domestic abuse, coercive control, or threats of violence in your relationship? This is confidential. Your answer may open a separate Legal Aid route that does not depend on your income or savings.

Yes, or I'm not sure No I'd prefer to discuss this with you directly

Thank you for telling us. You do not need to go into any detail here.

Where there is evidence of domestic abuse, Legal Aid may be available regardless of your income. We will handle your referral with care and sensitivity.

If you are in immediate danger, please call 999. For confidential support at any time, the National Domestic Abuse Helpline is available 24/7: 0808 2000 247.

Benefits

Do you currently receive any of these benefits? Select all that apply

Universal Credit Income Support Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance Income-related Employment and Support Allowance Guarantee element of Pension Credit None of these

Income and savings

What is your approximate gross monthly income? Include wages, benefits, rental income, pensions — before tax

Under £1,500 per month £1,500 – £2,657 per month Over £2,657 per month I'm not sure

Do you have savings or investments over £8,000? Exclude the value of your main home

Yes No Not sure

Your situation

What is the mediation about?

Arrangements for children Financial arrangements / property Both children and finances Other family matter

Anything else you'd like us to know?

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