Legal aid is available only for matters that you cannot resolve without a lawyer acting for you in court, or to help you settle a matter out of court. You cannot get legal aid for divorce, or if you only want to talk to a lawyer. The aid is subject to numerous restrictions and may have to be paid back at a later date. Information on legal aid is available from Citizens Advice Bureaux and Community Law Centres, District Courts and other agencies. Most lawyers will also provide guidance.
