Citizens Advice
Free, confidential advice on legal, money and housing problems.
In person · Phone · Online · England and Wales
Advocate
Charity that finds free help from volunteer barristers for people who cannot afford it.
Visit their websiteAbout Advocate
Advocate is the pro bono charity of the Bar. It matches people who cannot afford legal help with volunteer barristers, and has caseworkers across England and Wales. You apply online and it assesses whether it can help.
How they can help
- Apply for free help from a barrister
- Signposting if it cannot help
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Advicenow
Easy-to-follow guides to the law, including divorce and family court.
Online · England and Wales
Rights of Women
Free legal advice for women, including family law.
Phone · Online · England and Wales
Need urgent help? If you're in immediate danger, call 999. Free domestic abuse helplines, open 24 hours: in England 0808 2000 247 (Refuge, for women), in Wales 0808 80 10 800, in Scotland 0800 027 1234 and in Northern Ireland 0808 802 1414. Men can call the Men's Advice Line on 0808 801 0327, weekdays. Samaritans: 116 123.