Going to the family court
Step-by-step help if you are facing court or representing yourself
I am involved in a case in the family court
How to apply for a financial order without a lawyer
Step-by-step help if you have to go to court about how you divide your money and property.
How to fill in your financial statement (Form E)
Watch Rosemary as she completes her own form and explains what details you put where, and what all the gobbledygook actually means.
How to apply for a child arrangements order
Step-by-step help if you have to go to court about where your children live, how often they see their other parent, and other parenting issues
Get a divorce without a lawyer
Step-by-step guidance on everything you need to do to get a divorce or end a civil partnership without a lawyer.
Getting help to get an injunction
Help to prepare your statement for the court if you decide to apply for a non-molestation order or an occupation order, or both.
Representing yourself in the family court
This short film shows you simple tips that you can use to put your side as well as you can.
When the other side has a lawyer and you don't
Get to grips with how going to court works and what to expect, as well as help with the skills you need.
Help with court fees in a civil or family case
If you are on a low income, check if you are eligible for a discount or not have to pay a fee at all.
Need advice?
Our Affordable Advice service
Find out more about our affordable advice service for family cases, how it works and how you can use it.
How to find free or low-cost advice on a family issue
Most people cannot access free legal advice about family issues anymore, but there are some charities that offer free or low cost advice.
Can't find what you are looking for?
Getting free one-to-one advice about family law is hard. All advice services are extremely busy. We are here to help everyone who cannot get in at an advice service and cannot afford to pay for legal help.
We give you the knowledge, confidence, and skills you need to deal with the issue yourself, or with the help of friends or family. If you need more help than you can get from our advice guides, we explain how to try to find advice.
