If you are involved in court action you may have to pay a range of fees. If you are successful most of your costs will usually be paid by the other side.

However, if you fail you will usually have to pay your fees and the other sides fees unless you are using the small claims system or are getting legal aid.

Court costs

If you are successful most of your costs will usually be paid by the other side. If you aren't you will usually have to pay your fees and the other person's fees as well. More 

Legal aid

Legal aid can help you to pay for a solicitor. You can get legal aid to help pay of legal advice and assistance, civil cases and criminal cases. More 

Getting legal aid

Legal aid can help you to pay for a solicitor. Legal aid is means tested. However, over 90% of applicants get help without making any payments. More