Could My Daughter Get Legal Aid To Apply For A Legal Seperation From Her

[lilacben]

husband.? She has three children and has notified all the departments she is now on her own. And would he be able to object to it.? Many thanks

[Mamyalynne]

Some information for you/her here, not sure re legal aid.


https://www.gov.uk/legal-separation

[Buenchico]

As Mamyalynne has sort of indicated, it's simply a matter of filling a form in and submtting it to the court. Unfortunately the link to the form (in the page provided by Mamyalynne) seems to be dead but your daughter can download the form from here
http://www.familylaw.co.uk/system/uploads/attachments/0002/0821/D8.pdf
and the supporting notes from here:
http://hmctsformfinder.justice.gov.uk/courtfinder/forms/d008-notes-eng.pdf

Your daughter's local CAB could probably help her fill in the form (free of charge) if she's not sure about anything.

The relevant link from Mamyalynne's page provides information about assistance with the court fee if your daughter is on a low income.

Her husband could contest the statements submitted by your daughter (e.g. "I didn't commit adultery" or "We've not been separated for as long as she says") but, if the necessary circumstances for a legal separation order to be made have come about (and the court accepts that fact), the order will be granted.

[Peter Pedant]

here is the bit about legal aid and family law

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/law-and-rights/legal-system/taking-legal-action/help-with-legal-costs-legal-aid/

it is certainly available under certain circs and to one side only
this has happened to a neighbour - it completely screws the unaided party.
He is looking at a bill for £4k to vary a ex-parte ( without notice ) injunction and cant pay obviously

[lilacben]

Many thanks for your replies. I am not sure if it is necessary... Would anyone know of any reason for getting one.?