I asked about legal aid to seek contact with my grand-daughter but was told that it is no longer available in this type of case. We are on a very low income. Can we take this to court ourselves?
From 1st April last year legal aid (or public funding) was withdrawn from most family law issues. You therefore have the difficult choice of deciding whether you can afford the services of a solicitor on a private payment basis or whether you have to represent yourself. Many solicitors offer a free introductory interview, and I suggest you take advantage of this option if only to discuss the various payment schemes on offer. Your case may not be too expensive, depending on the circumstances, and you may be eligible for free mediation sessions.