Citizens Advice
Free, confidential advice on legal, money and housing problems.
In person · Phone · Online · England and Wales
Civil Legal Advice (CLA)
Free legal aid advice by phone if you qualify, including when separating from an abusive partner.
Visit their websiteAbout Civil Legal Advice (CLA)
Civil Legal Advice is the government's legal aid advice line for England and Wales. If you are eligible, you can get free advice on problems including separating from an abusive partner, arranging things for children, and sorting out money and property. Check if you qualify online first, and have proof of your income and savings ready when you call.
How they can help
- Check if you can get legal aid
- Free advice by phone if eligible
- Free interpreting service
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Rights of Women
Free legal advice for women, including family law.
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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.