Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 99091

Divorce: Legal Aid Scheme

Tabled: 10 December 2025

Answered: 22 December 2025

Question

Dan Aldridge

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether he will take steps to ensure that individuals seeking a divorce are automatically eligible for legal aid in cases where evidence demonstrates that a child of the family has been subjected to abuse.

Answer

Sarah Sackman

This Government recognises that legal aid – a vital part of the justice system – supports the ability of individuals to access publicly funded legal assistance to uphold their legal rights.Legal aid is available for private family proceedings, such as div...

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