Legal Aid
Legal Aid: What Qualifies and How to Apply
June 2026
Legal aid can be available in certain family law cases, but eligibility depends on both the type of case and the financial circumstances.
Frequently asked questions
Can the Legal Aid Agency recover costs from a financial settlement?
In a funded financial remedy matter, a statutory charge may allow the Legal Aid Agency to recover funded costs or contributions from property, money or another financial benefit recovered or preserved. Your solicitor must explain how it may apply to your case.