What is the Litigants in Person service?
Are you trying to manage court without legal representation? If yes, you are a ’Litigant in Person’.
Our Litigants in Person service exists to help people who are not eligible for legal aid but have experienced domestic abuse to secure the court orders needed to provide protection for themselves and their children or to obtain financial orders.
Our specialist advisers can assist you through the court processes relating to civil injunctions (non-molestation orders and occupation orders), transfer of tenancy orders under the Family Law Act, divorce proceedings including financial orders and child arrangement orders
How does this service differ from general advice?
This is a specialist service for clients and their families in our community who have been affected by domestic abuse. You can get help from this service if:
- You have experienced domestic abuse, and
- You need advice about your rights or help with court action, and
- You are not eligible for Legal Aid
How do I access this service?
If you are a survivor of domestic abuse and need advice or assistance with an issue involving your abuser/perpetrator e.g. divorce (including financial remedies), child arrangements, tenancy non-molestation order, occupation order or housing related, and you have been unable to get Legal Aid, please get in touch. Call 01823 448971 or email us using the link on this page, quoting that you would like to be considered for referral to the “Litigant in Person” service.
If you’re a local organisation working with people who have experienced domestic abuse and need help to navigate court processes, but have no eligibility for Legal Aid you can refer directly using our secure online referral form if you have your client’s consent.
