What we do
Every year, thousands of people in the UK face court alone. Without help, they have to represent themselves while they go through a divorce, seek custody of their children, defend or put forward a personal injury claim or face eviction from their home. They are forced to navigate a complex legal system alone, often against the professional legal representation of the other party.
The increase in cuts to legal aid over recent years has meant that thousands more people face the civil or family courts alone. Their access to justice is limited by how overwhelming the legal system can be to those who have never faced it before, and many struggle to represent themselves effectively in court.
Our 800+ volunteers provide a free service across England and Wales, offering support and guidance before, during, and after court. We ensure that those facing court alone feel prepared and supported in accessing justice.
How we help
Our service is free and based in court buildings.
We can help at most stages of the court process. We can sometimes help right away or you may be able to book an appointment.
View our locations for your local office's contact and location information.
Our volunteers provide practical, procedural and emotional support in many areas of Civil and Family court processes.
They can:
- Explain how the court works, help fill in forms, organise papers, and discuss settling issues without going to court
- Help plan what you want to say in court, and if needed, go with you to court to provide support and help afterwards
- Provide details of other specialist advice agencies, where possible, and help you find out whether you can get free legal advice
Please note that we cannot provide legal advice or legal representation.
Who is this aimed at?
People who face court alone.
When
Monday to Friday
Time
10am to 4pm
Where
Support Through Court, Liverpool Civil and Family Court, 35 Vernon Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L2 2BX
Cost
Free
How to get involved
Visit the Support through Court website
Contact details
Phone: 0151 456 1785
Email: liverpool@supportthroughcourt.org
For further information
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Visit the Support through Court website