Can you get a free solicitor?

Can you get a free solicitor?

Some solicitors give 30 minutes’ legal advice for free. You can call a solicitor’s office and ask if they offer a free half hour or a fixed fee. A free or fixed-fee appointment can help you find out your rights and legal position.

Why use a barrister instead of a solicitor?

Barristers can be distinguished from a solicitor because they wear a wig and gown in court. They work at higher levels of court than solicitors and their main role is to act as advocates in legal hearings, which means they stand in court and plead the case on behalf of their clients in front of a judge.

Can you get legal aid for property settlement?

Note: Where an applicant has a parenting and property matter, Legal Aid NSW expects that the proceedings will be conducted together. Unless there are exceptional circumstances, this means an applicant must be eligible for the property matter to be funded for the property and parenting matter.

What happens if someone sues you and you can’t pay Australia?

The Local Court can order you to pay the debt, plus the costs of the Statement of Claim service and lawyers fees if you: ignore the Statement of Claim for 28 days and the creditor asks the Court to make a Default Judgment. You will not be told about this; or. defend the Statement of Claim but you lose.

Do you have to pay back legal aid NZ?

Legal aid is considered a loan. You may have to repay some or all of your legal aid, depending on how much you earn, what property you own and whether you receive any money or property as a result of your case. The information you give on your application form is used to work out whether you have to repay anything.

What to do if you need a lawyer but can’t afford one?

If you can afford to pay for a lawyer, the NSW Law Society can give you the names of lawyers who might be able to help you with your case. Remember to ask the lawyer how much they will charge you. See Private solicitors for contact details.

What is it called when you can’t afford a lawyer?

If you’re unable to afford a lawyer, you should start by looking into Legal Aid. Legal aid is an umbrella term for any service which provides legal assistance to those unable to afford it otherwise.