Legal Aid is no longer available for divorce or civil partnership dissolution, with the following exceptions:

• Domestic Abuse: Legal aid is available for individuals with low income who need injunctions or legal assistance related to financial matters and child arrangements if they are experiencing domestic abuse. This includes physical abuse, emotional abuse, and controlling behaviors. Evidence of abuse is required, and a solicitor can guide you on what constitutes acceptable evidence.
  
  

• Mediation: Legal aid may cover mediation costs for disputes involving finances or child arrangements, aiming to help resolve matters without court intervention.
  
  

• Child Abduction Cases: Legal aid is available for cases involving child abduction, either outside the UK or if a child has been unlawfully removed within the UK.
  
  

• Risk of Homelessness: Legal aid can be accessed if there is a risk of losing your home due to threats from your spouse or partner.
  
  

• Forced Marriage: Legal aid is available for individuals threatened with or forced into marriage, including the application for a Forced Marriage Protection Order.