Family, Housing and Law Clinic

Our support services

We provide a Law Clinic

Our Law Clinic works in partnership with the University of Hertfordshire Law School and Simpson Millar Solicitors to offer survivors access to initial legal information and guidance from senior students and Family Law practitioners in a safe, supportive setting.

Launched in response to women in The Monica programme and their concerns for the welfare of their children where domestic abuse had been present in the household, this free-to-access service gives clients the opportunity to gain much needed legal advice surrounding their lives.

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The service provides general, initial advice only and does not guarantee ongoing representation or legal outcomes. Advice is offered independently by our partners, and Future Living Hertford cannot be held responsible for the content of the advice given or for any decisions made as a result.
"I am so very grateful for the range of life changing services you have been able to offer me free of charge."
Anon
- supported by Future Living Hertford
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Simpson Millar is a leading UK law firm supporting individuals and organisations across a wide range of legal matters, with particular expertise in family law, child protection, and domestic abuse cases. Their specialist teams work closely with vulnerable clients to provide practical, timely, and trauma-informed legal advice.

Simpson Millar lawyers pride themselves on delivering clear guidance, practical solutions, and compassionate support. Their lawyers have extensive experience in care proceedings, child arrangements, protective orders, and other measures designed to keep families safe, ensuring that people get the right help when they need it most.

Through our partnership, Simpson Millar provides legal training for Future Living Hertford’s counsellors, supporting them to recognise when legal information, advice, or protective action may be helpful. They also deliver regular trauma-informed legal advice drop-in clinics here at Future Living Hertford, enabling individuals and families to access legal guidance in a familiar, supportive setting. This approach helps people explore their options at their own pace, without pressure. 

Simpson Millar’s approach is always client-focused, empathetic, and committed to helping people safely and effectively, reflecting  their dedication to social responsibility and supporting the communities they serve.

Helina Nnawuchi, a member of Simpson Millar’s Childcare legal team, is the key contact for Future Living Hertford. She has extensive experience working with children and families in both public and private law cases, including care proceedings, child arrangements, and protective orders. She is passionate about making legal support accessible and helping people understand their options in challenging situations.

Email Helina Nnawuchi Here
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