Trafford Women’s Aid offers a Legal Advice Service which runs twice a week in our Community Office in Old Trafford.

If you are suffering from domestic abuse you have a right to be protected under the law.

There are several things you can do to protect yourself and stop the perpetrator causing you further harm.

Domestic abuse can be dealt with both under the criminal law and the civil law.

The civil law is primarily aimed at protection of the victim. The criminal law is primarily aimed at punishing the offender.

Trafford Women’s Aid works in partnership with experienced solicitors who specialise in Family Law and issues in relation to domestic abuse.

If you want legal advice you can book an appointment through our office to attend our Legal Advice Service and meet with a female solicitor.

TWA Community Services telephone number 0845 241 1117 option 1

She will be able to advise you on

• Domestic abuse
• Divorce
• Financial settlements
• Injunctions
• Disputes over children, including care, contact and residence proceedings
• Immigration
• Forced marriage
• Housing
• Civil law
• Criminal law

Our legal Advice Service is open to both women and men who live in the Borough of Trafford who has been affected by domestic abuse.

All appointments to attend the Legal Advice Service are free of charge.

At your first appointment you will be asked to bring along some proof of your income or evidence that you are in receipt of benefits. You will be advised whether you are eligible for Public Funding (Legal Aid) or not.

Don’t forget appointments must be booked in advance. For directions and details of the next available appointment contact Trafford Women’s Aid Community Office.