Before you open your case / send information please be aware that we do not have capacity to offer appointments before we close on 23 December.
Family Matters will be closed between 23 December and 2 January 2026. During this time, the mailbox will be monitored but we will not be responding to emails or offering appointments .
Emails and voice messages will be responded to on our return to work in date order.
Thank you and best wishes for the season
Please complete the form below so we can check your eligibility for legal aid. You will be asked to upload the required documents during completion.
You should only complete this form if you have already opened a case with Family Matters.
If you don’t have an existing case, you can open one here.



