Legal Aid Solicitors in Kent​2026-03-23T09:03:12+00:00

Legal Aid Solicitors in Kent

Family & Child Law Advice

When you are facing legal issues involving children, domestic abuse or forced marriage, having the right legal support can make all the difference. Nitu Johal, is a Legal Aid Solicitor based in Kent who will provide clear, practical advice and strong representation for those who qualify for government-funded Legal Aid assistance.

Child Care Proceedings and Social Services Intervention

We understand that social services intervention can be emotionally overwhelming. Whether social services are investigating, court proceedings have begun, or you are seeking urgent advice regarding and Emergency Protection or Police Protection Order , our family law team is here to support you every step of the way. Legal Aid funded family law advice to individuals and families throughout the region.

Tyrer Roxburgh’s Head Office is based in London, but Nitu is based locally in Kent an act for clients across Canterbury, Maidstone, Ashford, Dartford, Margate, Folkestone, Dover, Royal Tunbridge Wells and all the surrounding towns.

If you are based in Kent and need Legal Aid advice for a  family law matter, please get in touch.

Family Law Legal Aid in Kent

If you are eligible for Legal Aid, your legal advice and representation may be fully funded by the government. Legal Aid is available in specific types of family law cases, particularly those involving:

  • Child protection and care proceedings

  • Domestic abuse

  • Forced marriage

  • Certain urgent child arrangement disputes

Eligibility depends on both your financial circumstances and the nature of your case. If you are unsure whether you qualify, we can help assess your position and explain your options clearly.

Private Family Law Services

If you do not qualify for Legal Aid, we also provide privately funded advice. We act in a wide range of matters, including:

A Supportive and Experienced Legal Aid Solicitor in Kent

Nitu understands how stressful family law matters can be, particularly when children are involved. As a trusted Legal Aid Solicitor in Kent, Nitu will combine professionalism with compassion, ensuring you feel informed, supported and confident throughout your case.

If you need advice on family or child law in Kent, contact Nitu to discuss your circumstances and find out how she can help.

Our specialist childcare proceeding solicitors can offer legal aid funded advice if you and your family are facing childcare proceedings. Our experienced team will guide you through all aspects of the proceedings ensuring your rights are protected.

Find out more about our child care proceeding solicitors.

If you have been invited to PLO meeting by child social services (also known as a pre-proceedings meeting or a public law outline meeting) you will need legal representation and will automatically qualify for legal aid funded advice.

Find out more about our services for representation at a PLO meeting.

If social services are applying for an interim care order in relation to your child you need effective legal representation to ensure your rights, and the rights of your child, are protected. Our experienced care proceedings solicitors can provide legal aid funded advice and will guide you through every aspect of the proceedings.

Find out more about contesting a care order or interim care order.

Facing an emergency protection order for your child is a highly distressing situation for any parent but parents have rights. With expert legal representation, you can challenge the decision and fight for your child’s return. In these circumstances family Law Legal Aid is automatic so our care proceedings solicitors can help and our services are free to you.

Find our more about advice regarding an Emergency Protection Order.

Facing a police protection order for your child is a highly distressing situation for any parent but parents have rights. With expert legal representation, you can challenge the decision and fight for your child’s return. In these circumstances family Law Legal Aid is automatic so our care proceedings solicitors can help and our services are free to you.

Find our more about challenging a Police Protection Order.

Our specialist Legal Aid family solicitors have extensive experience with helping parents successfully discharge Care Orders. Although Legal Aid is not automatically available you may still be eligible if your income is low and you case has a reasonable chance of success. If you are not eligible for Legal Aid, we can offer privately funded advice and representation at a reasonable cost.

Find out more about discharging a care order.

We provide confidential, expert legal support for individuals at risk of forced marriage. We can act quickly to ensure you receive urgent protection and Legal Aid may be available.

Find out more about how we can help with the threat of a forced marriage.

If you are facing domestic abuse our specialist family law legal aid solicitors can provide urgent legal advice and take action to protect you from harm.

Find out more about how our Legal Aid solicitors can help with domestic abuse.

Legal Aid Solicitors in Kent​

LEGAL ADVICE YOU CAN TRUST

Our law firm is registered with the Legal Aid Agency, enabling us to apply for legal aid funding on behalf of clients who meet the eligibility criteria. This allows us to provide expert legal advice and representation without financial barriers for those who qualify. Additionally, we are LEXCEL accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), ensuring we adhere to the highest professional standards while delivering reliable and accessible legal services.

We pride ourselves on being friendly and approachable so if you need advice from Nitu, please do get in touch by calling 0208 889 3319 or by completing the form below. 

The first introductory call is free and enables you to outline your circumstances and to assess if you are eligible for Legal Aid. 

Nitu Johal, Legal Aid Solicitors in Kent

Nitu Johal, Legal Aid Solicitor, Kent

PLEASE GET IN TOUCH

What do you require advice for?
Have the Local Authority initiated Care Proceedings? *
Do you have an urgent hearing? *
Has your local authority requested a PLO meeting?
Do you have a PLO meeting date? *
Have the local authority issued a care order or imterim care order? *
Have you got a date for a court hearing? *
Has your child or children been police protected? *
Are the Local Authority seeking an Emergency Protection Order? *
Do you have a time and date for a hearing? *
Have you made an application to the court to discharge the order? *
Do you have a date for your hearing?
Have you been a victim of Domestic abuse?
Do you have any of the following as evidence of Domestic Abuse? (tick all that you have)
Are the Local Authority concerned that your child or children are being subjected to a forced marriage against their will? *
Have the Local Authority initiated proceedings? *
Do you have an upcoming hearing? *
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