Knowing I had representation at court was a real weight off my shoulders
‘I was renting a property with my adult children. When my son’s wife’s work visa came through, the two of them decided to move into their own place, so in…
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Insolvency – is it always the last resort?
Declaring yourself bankrupt is seen as a last resort for many. Eva van der Spek, money advice caseworker at the Law Centre, explains why insolvency, despite the negative stigma, can…
2025 Holiday Season – Updates to Our Service Hours
As the holiday season approaches, we want to keep you informed about our office hours and service availability. Please take note of the following changes: Our offices will be closed to…
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…
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…