Today is a sad day at Swain & Co. following the news that the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders bill (LASPO) has been given Royal Assent today.
We are concerned that the fundamental principle of Legal Aid, to promote access to justice, has been severely damaged. This will leave a significant number of people without access to professional help for their legal problems from April 2013.
Family law has been cut significantly with only cases of domestic violence being saved. This will see many more people representing themselves in court for divorce, separation and childcare issues.
In response to the looming, and now confirmed legal aid cuts, Swain & Co. have introduced fixed fee services for divorce and family issues involving finances and children; lasting powers of attorney; and we also have mediation services which provide cost savings to court proceedings in divorce and separation.
We are here to help you, so call Samantha Lee, specialist Family Law solicitor and qualified mediator on 02392 492967.
