Who qualifies for free basic electricity?

Who qualifies for free basic electricity?

Free basic electricity – what can you do with it? Most municipalities and Eskom provide Free Basic Electricity to low-income households – mostly to those households that consume below 350-450 kWh of electricity per month only. The free electricity is given on the 1st of every month.

What is indigent support?

Indigent grants help those who are struggling to pay their rates, tariffs or City housing rental.

Who qualifies for rates rebate?

Property owners over 60 years are eligible for a rates rebate. If owned by a couple, one individual must be older 60 years and if owned by two separate individuals both must be 60 years and older and should meet the following criteria: The owner must reside PERMANENTLY on the property.

Can I get a court appointed attorney for a civil case?

In criminal cases, if you cannot afford a lawyer, the court will appoint a lawyer for you, like a public defender. But in civil cases, you do not have the right to a court-appointed lawyer so, if you cannot afford your own lawyer, you have to represent yourself.

What qualifies you for legal aid in Texas?

  1. To qualify for free civil legal services, an individual must not earn more than $16,100 per year. A family of four must not earn more than $33,125 per year.
  2. Legal aid organizations help more than 140,000 Texas families each year with their civil legal needs.

What is Texas legal?

Texas Legal is a statewide, nonprofit legal benefit plan that was founded by the State Bar of Texas and the Texas State Legislature in 1972 as an effort to better meet the legal needs of Texans. Forty-five years later, Texas Legal continues to help Texans resolve their legal issues and better manage their legal needs.

How do I file for a divorce in Texas?

How to File for Divorce by Myself in Texas

  1. Prepare a petition. The process begins when you file an original petition with the appropriate district court.
  2. File the petition with the appropriate court.
  3. Serve the other party with the appropriate documentation.
  4. Prepare a final decree of divorce.
  5. Attend an uncontested hearing.