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• Challenging an eviction with discrimination law

  Find out how you can defend your eviction by telling the court about discrimination from your landlord.

• Claim back your rent if your private landlord breaks the law

  Check if you can apply for a ‘rent repayment order’ against your landlord. You might be able to claim back up to 2 years’ worth of rent

• Help with legal fees when you separate

  Legal help or going to court when you split from your partner can be expensive. Find out about legal aid and other ways to save money on legal costs.

• Using mediation to help you separate

  Mediation is a cost-effective way of sorting any differences you have with your ex-partner when you separate. Find out more about mediation

• Court orders to protect children

  Check the different types of court order social services can apply for if they think your child is at risk.

• Creditor objects to an administration order

  Explains what happens if one of your creditors objects to the administration order and what to do if creditors are still chasing you, while the order is being set up

• Problems with buying and selling a home

  Check the main problems you might have when buying or selling a home. Check how to deal with issues with estate agents, surveyors, valuers, buyers and sellers

• Arranging financial support after you separate

  If you're married or in a civil partnership, you can apply for financial support (‘spousal maintenance’) from your ex when you separate. Find out more about what you can get or need to pay