Helpful resources

Find trusted information and guidance to help you understand your rights and options.

About our resources

Our resources are designed to help you access reliable information on legal issues and community support. Whether you’re seeking advice, practical tools or links to trusted partners, these materials can guide you toward the help you need.

Useful resources

Family Mediation Council

Help for separated couples to make agreements about parenting arrangements, money and property

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Non-molestation Orders and Occupation Orders

Information about protective court orders, when they can be used, and how to apply.

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Filing and Serving Documents

Explains how and when to properly submit documents to the court and share them with other parties.

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Instructing a Barrister

Guidance on when and how to instruct a barrister, including ‘Direct Access’ options.

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Legal Aid – help to pay for a solicitor

An overview of legal aid, eligibility criteria, and how to find a legal aid solicitor.

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Useful websites

Norfolk County Council

Local services, housing, welfare and safeguarding information

Norwich City Council

Housing, benefits and community support in Norwich

Broadland and South Norfolk District Council

local support and advice services

Breckland Council

housing, benefits and wellbeing services

Great Yarmouth Borough Council

community, housing and financial support

Norfolk Citizens Advice

free, confidential advice on benefits, debt and …

Leeway Domestic Abuse Services

support for anyone affected by domestic abuse

Norfolk Community Foundation

funding and support for local charities and communities

MAP (Mancroft Advice Project)

free advice and counselling for young people aged 11-25 in Norfolk

St Martins Housing Trust

support and accommodation for people experiencing homelessness

Age UK Norfolk

information and advice for older people and carers

The Feed

community project supporting people facing homelessness and hardship

Shelter

housing and homelessness advice and support

GOV.UK Legal Aid

check eligibility and find legal aid providers

LawWorks

free legal help for individuals and community groups

ACAS

advice on workplace rights, employment law and disputes

Citizens Advice

nationwide advice on benefits, work, debt and housing

StepChange Debt Charity

free, confidential debt advice and budgeting tools

Norfolk Community Foundation

funding and support for local charities and communities

MAP (Mancroft Advice Project)

free advice and counselling for young people aged 11-25 in Norfolk

St Martins Housing Trust

support and accommodation for people experiencing homelessness

Rights of Women

legal information and advice for women

Refuge

support for women and children experiencing domestic violence.

Witness Service

support for witnesses attending court, run by the charity Victim Support