Review family court legal aid for working mothers who've survived domestic abuse
We believe the legal aid means test is outdated, unfair and doesn't reflect the cost of living. We are concerned that women are being trapped in unsafe situations or denied justice as they earn slightly too much on paper. No mother should have to choose between safety and justice due to her salary.
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Review family planning support for parents who lose custody
Review support and intervention for parents who continue having children after losing custody. Strengthen safe-parenting programs, accountability, and access to voluntary or mandatory family-planning resources until they can provide a stable, safe home for the children they already have.
Review Family Law to Prevent False Domestic Abuse Allegations
Review family law to find ways to prevent misuse of domestic abuse allegations in custody cases. Protect children from parental alienation and ensure justice for all parents.
Make divorces where a child is abused automatically eligible for legal aid
Someone who can prove they have suffered domestic abuse is able to access legal aid for divorce, but if the abuse was suffered by a child within the family, even if there are convictions, they have no automatic access to legal aid for divorce. We believe this needs to change!
Review of support for widows and widowers with children under 18
Increase financial support for widows and widowers with children under 18, and allow them to automatically access Pupil Premium and Early Years Pupil Premium Funding.
Fund Financial Support and Debt Relief for Survivors of Abusive Relationships
Create and fund a dedicated financial support and debt relief scheme for survivors of abusive relationships. Give survivors practical help to rebuild their lives without years of financial hardship.
Review family court legal aid for working mothers who've survived domestic abuse
We believe the legal aid means test is outdated, unfair and doesn't reflect the cost of living. We are concerned that women are being trapped in unsafe situations or denied justice as they earn slightly too much on paper. No mother should have to choose between safety and justice due to her salary.
React
Where do you stand on this motion?
See what others are saying
Members can read every reason.
Similar motions
Review family planning support for parents who lose custody
Review support and intervention for parents who continue having children after losing custody. Strengthen safe-parenting programs, accountability, and access to voluntary or mandatory family-planning resources until they can provide a stable, safe home for the children they already have.
Review Family Law to Prevent False Domestic Abuse Allegations
Review family law to find ways to prevent misuse of domestic abuse allegations in custody cases. Protect children from parental alienation and ensure justice for all parents.
Make divorces where a child is abused automatically eligible for legal aid
Someone who can prove they have suffered domestic abuse is able to access legal aid for divorce, but if the abuse was suffered by a child within the family, even if there are convictions, they have no automatic access to legal aid for divorce. We believe this needs to change!
Review of support for widows and widowers with children under 18
Increase financial support for widows and widowers with children under 18, and allow them to automatically access Pupil Premium and Early Years Pupil Premium Funding.
Fund Financial Support and Debt Relief for Survivors of Abusive Relationships
Create and fund a dedicated financial support and debt relief scheme for survivors of abusive relationships. Give survivors practical help to rebuild their lives without years of financial hardship.