I need to divorce and can’t afford it

[Rachelsthorns]

My husband was arrested for sexual abuse offences, including taking images of me while I slept. He’s been charged.
I have to divorce him but I lost my job when he was arrested and I’m still on UC.

How can I afford to do this? Solicitor costs are well out of my reach. I can’t even afford an initial meeting.

You may qualify for legal aid as there’s been abuse

I'm not sure OP so I googled it and this is what came up - in pic

Agree try legal aid

My daughter exactly in same position.
Your Husband sounds like hers.
She got a support worker from victims support at the police.
She got a free divorce via a solicitor.
Was on UC.
Two years on and we are still waiting the court date.
Good luck.

Thank you. I hadn’t realised I could try for legal aid so I’ll look into that. My head is all over the place!

I have a daughter under 16 so I don’t think I can do the DIY. I need to make sure she’s protected and there’s a court order in place for her at the moment.

I do have a support worker through the police. I’m only just in a position to think about divorce, it’s just all so appalling.
Thank you, everyone! I will try all those suggestions.

You can apply for your divorce online. It's 500

I don't have £500 - I'm in debt already. He's not only wrecked our lives, he's wrecked my business.
I know I'm going to recover, but it's going to take time. I can't stay married to him, though. Not after what he's done. I've forgiven a lot, but not this.

Hi op I'm going through similar. Uc is a gateway benefit to legal aid. Some services will offer free legal consultations but personally I'd be inclined to find a decent solicitor and do the initial consultation if you can in any way. Because of his unreasonable behaviour which lead to our separation my stbxh will have to pay for my divorceand associated costs. The only part I will need to pay for will be the financial settlement but the costs from that will come from the sale of the house etc. So even though there's an initial up front cost (I think I paid £60 for an hours initial consultation) your solicitor will be able to advise you on what you're entitled to and what help is available to you.