When I heard the news my knees were shaking – I felt I’d won the Lottery!
‘I’m a young mum with two kids. I’ve been renting my property from the council since I was seventeen but because I suffer from severe depression, sometimes I find it…
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If it wasn’t for the help of the Law Centre, I wouldn’t be in my house today. I was on the verge of losing everything.
‘At the time I ran into problems I was living with my four children, three of whom were adults. They’d become quite controlling of me and stopped paying any contributions…
Ask the experts
Our debt caseworkers have put together a series of Q&A articles addressing some of the common themes and questions clients bring. Click on the below links to read more. This…
Change in immigration rules regarding rough sleeping
At South West London Law Centres we are deeply concerned about the change in immigration rules regarding rough sleeping, due to come into effect on 1 December 2020. Specifically, the…
Providing a lifeline – the court duty scheme
With the stay on evictions having been lifted in September, the courts are again listing possession cases, initially for review by a judge and subsequently for final substantive hearings where…
Coronavirus – accessing the financial support you need
Coronavirus has left many households struggling to make ends meet, including those who were previously financially secure. Back in March the Chancellor Rishi Sunak vowed to do ‘whatever it takes’…
Talk Money Week
It’s Talk Money Week and Roni Marsh, Debt Team Leader at the Law Centre, explains the importance of breaking the taboo and starting a conversation about money. Why is it…
Pro Bono Week
This week we’ve been recognising the enormous contribution our pro bono lawyers make in giving members of our local community access to justice and helping them understand their legal rights….
Emergency advice and representation at court for housing possession cases
If you’ve received notice of a possession claim, you should seek urgent legal advice to reduce the risk of losing your home. You can do this in advance of the…
Emergency advice and representation at court on the day of your hearing
To obtain free legal advice and representation on the date of your hearing you should: Attend court at least 45 minutes before your hearing and make yourself known to the…