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Legal advice and support services for families

The services and organisations listed below can provide families with independent legal information and advice on:

  • all areas of child law including education and school based issues and the employment of children
  • how different laws can affect family life
  • your rights and legal issues
  • the legal aid scheme and how it works
  • how to find a legal advisor or legal representation

Legal advice for families

  • The Children's Legal Centre - provides legal representation for children. They help to make sure that parents and carers can get accurate advice on child law and that they can get the support and services to which they are entitled.
  • Legal Advice Warwickshire - brings together advice agencies across the local area to help you get the right services to help you with issues such as financial problems, family matters / relationships, discrimination, housing and employment rights.
  • Advisory Centre for Education - is a national charity that provides advice and information to parents and carers on a wide range of school based issues including exclusion, admissions, special needs, bullying and attendance.
  • Community Legal Advice - offers free, confidential and independent legal advice to the residents of England and Wales covering issues such as family life, finance, housing and homelessness, education and training, benefits, legal aid and how to find a legal advisor.
  • Advice Now - provides accurate and up-to-date advice on rights and legal issues.
  • Legal Services Commission - runs the legal aid scheme in England and Wales. They work in partnership with solicitors and not-for-profit organisations to provide advice and legal representation to people in need.
  • Child employment - Legal Information and guidance regarding the employment of children.
  • Lawstuff - provides information and advice for young people about their legal rights and how the law affects their lives.
  • Is it Legal? - This booklet can be downloaded for free. It explains to parents what different laws relating to family life actually mean and gives information on how they can affect family life.
  • Married Or Not - If you and your partner live together, you may not have the same legal rights as someone who is married or in a civil partnership. This website helps to explain how your marital status can affect your rights.