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Civil cases
Civil legal assistance helps people to get legal advice or to put their civil case in court. It may be free or you may have to pay something towards it.
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Examples of civil cases:
- divorce and other matters affecting families and children
- trying to get compensation for injuries after an accident or for medical negligence
- housing matters such as rent or mortgage arrears, repairs and eviction
- debt and welfare rights
- matters relating to immigration, nationality and asylum.
Find out more about:
- What you need to know
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- Where else can I get legal help?
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For full information, read our leaflet "A guide to civil legal aid - information for applicants" (PDF).
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