Financial Support
Facing court with support can be daunting, even more so if you're navigating the process alone. The financial burden can add significant strain, but support is available. Resources range from government funded aid to local and national charities and organisations. There are several avenues to explore, whether you need short term or ongoing support.
Sussex Services
Crisis Payments (Brighton & Hove City Council)
A non-cash fund for vulnerable residents in a crisis or emergency, providing essential items directly (formerly the Local Discretionary Social Fund)
Money Advice Plus (Brighton & Hove)
MoneyWorks (Brighton & Hove)
Wave Community Bank
Horsham Matters (West Sussex)
East Sussex 1Space
Local directory of services
National Services
Legal Aid
Can help meet the costs of legal advice, family mediation and representation in court
Turn2Us
Financial support and benefits advice
Universal Credit Helpline
Child Maintenance Service
Support Through Court
The Household Support Fund
Support for domestic abuse
Safe:Space Sussex
Financial Support Line for Victims of Domestic Abuse
WORTH
Specialist Domestic Abuse Service Support in West Sussex
Brighton & Hove Domestic Abuse Specialist Service
The Daisy Chain Project (West Sussex)
Free legal advice and support for victims of domestic abuse
Women's Aid
Financial support line for victims of Domestic Abuse in partnership with Money Advice Plus
Rights of Women