Published on March 13, 2023

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Provides both civil and criminal legal aid and advice to those people who qualify for it. Due to government cuts in the legal aid budget, there are very few family cases which benefit from legal aid. However, you may be able to get legal aid if you have been the victim of domestic violence or if you are using mediation to resolve your dispute. 

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