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HRS Family Law Solicitors are one of the few remaining Legal Aid solicitors. If you can’t afford traditional legal fees we may be able to apply for Legal Aid on your behalf. Book a first free appointment today to see if you qualify for Legal Aid.
Successive Governments have systematically reduced the provision of Legal Aid over many years but there is still help to be had. HRS Family law Solicitors are one of the largest Legal Aid solicitors left. If you qualify for Legal Aid you can be certain we will secure it for you.
Legal Aid is support from the government in paying your legal fees. If you qualify for Legal Aid the Government will pay for 100% of your legal fees. To find out more about who qualifies look at the ‘Who qualifies for Legal Aid’ section. For some examples of how we have helped clients obtain Legal Aid, take a look at the Case Studies section. For general FAQs about Legal Aid check out the FAQs section. Or, if you’d like to speak to a solicitor about Legal Aid, book a first free appointment today and we will check for you.
Whilst Legal Aid is becoming harder to find, we can still provide Legal Aid in a limited number of cases. If you’d like to be checked if you qualify just book a first free appointment today.
Legal Aid for Domestic Violence Cases
If you are the victim of Domestic Violence then not only can you get help with an Injunction but Legal Aid, subject to your means, will also be available for the Children Act proceedings to secure care of the children, obtaining financial orders to preserve the matrimonial home for the kids and even to pay for the Divorce itself.
Legal Aid for Social Services Cases
If social services are involved with your family our expert Care team can help. Legal Aid is available for most people who face the prospect of a Local Authority taking their children in to care. We offer Legal Help for people attending Child Protection meetings and full representation for those who have received Court papers.
Legal Aid for Care Cases
If you are the respondent mother or father in Care proceedings, Emergency Protection Order applications or Secure Accommodation Orders please book a first free appointment and we can help you right away. If children are in the care of a local authority ask us about Contact with a child in care, discharge of a care order or opposing an Adoption. If the case is sound, then Legal Aid will be available.
Legal Aid for Private Child Cases
In some cases, the High Court will make a child a Ward of Court under its inherent jurisdiction. Legal Aid is still available for that area of private law children work.
Legal Aid Available – We are one of the few remaining legal aid solicitors. We can provide Legal Aid for a wide range of cases. Just book a first free appointment today to find out more.
No legalese or jargon – Just straightforward advice focused on achieving your goal. At HRS we understand that you are the client and our role is to give you advice and assistance. It is not for us to tell you what to do.
Experts in their field – Because we are specialists in family law and do nothing else you can be reassured that we have been acting on and advising in cases such as yours many times before with all the advantages that brings.
You can apply to the Court for an order for sale under an Act called TOLATA. You can even get the Judge to sign the transfer document if necessary. Book a first free appointment today and we can help you look at options then arrange all the paperwork if you choose to instruct us.
Probably. If it is your house and not his or your tenancy and not his, then yes. If it is in joint names probably not legally, but although in theory the change may be criminal damage it is unlikely to be actioned. If the house is not yours in any sense you should be careful not to do so and seek redress by an action for what is called an Occupation order. If you are in any doubt about what you should do book a first free appointment with us and we can advise.
This is complicated. Basically if the house is in your sole name he may have a claim if he did work on the property or paid the mortgage. If he did not but paid some bills or for food etc his claim will be doubtful. You should seek legal advice. We offer a first free appointment to everyone. Just use the form below to book yours.
This can be a complex area of law. We can help you sever a tenancy and draft any lasting powers of attorney or wills to make this less likely. Book a first free appointment today to find out more.
The Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 is the basis for complicated case law that makes this aspect of family law one of the most difficult to navigate without specialist expertise.At HRS we see many examples of this type of case each and every month. Other firms who are not specialists cannot say the same.
Unfortunately this area of law has not kept up with modern ways of living. The law changes and has recently done so. Many lawyers believe that there is an urgent need for reform. Until then we at HRS will continue to stay up to date on the latest developments and changes. As experts in family law we can guide you through this complex area.
No. If he gave it to you it was a gift. You aren’t under legal obligation to return gifts.
Under law a pet is considered to be a ‘chattel’. That means it is a belonging. It is a question of fact who it belongs to. If it is yours, proof is needed. A receipt or evidence such as vets bills etc are useful. You can make a claim for the return of the cat or damages in the small claims Court. For dogs kennel club registration may be crucial, if applicable.
Yes, if he is not on the title to the property. Assuming he was not a tenant and did not pay rent he is a licensee. Revoke the licence in writing with reasonable notice and then change the locks and bag his belongings up carefully without damage for collection.
Legally items are either, yours, his or jointly owned. Write a list and negotiate using items of similar value where you cannot remember or agree. If you still struggle to agree on certain items of high value or for the care of a pet, you may need to consider mediation or even court. Talk to us today at a first free appointment and we can point you in the right direction.
The Torts (interference with goods) Act requires you to store them for a reasonable period, say 6 months and then you can sell them and hold the money for him. If you prefer bag them up and keep secure and undamaged. You should give him notice of disposal before destruction and if you do not know where he is make reasonable enquiries before any action.
