Where can I ask a legal question for free?
Where can I ask a legal question for free?
ABA Free Legal Answers is a website on which you can submit your questions about civil (non-criminal) legal issues and receive answers from pro bono lawyers in your state. It’s EASY. Legal questions are submitted online – all you need is an internet connection. It’s CONVENIENT.
What do I do if I can’t afford a lawyer?
Here’s how to find legal help if you can’t afford a lawyer:
- Contact the city courthouse.
- Seek free lawyer consultations.
- Look to legal aid societies.
- Visit a law school.
- Contact your county or state bar association.
- Go to small claims court.
What happens if you can’t afford legal aid?
If you can’t get legal aid, there’s a small chance you might get help through ‘exceptional case funding’. You can find out how to apply for exceptional case funding without using a legal professional on the Public Law Project website. You can ask your nearest Citizens Advice if they can help you apply.
Can I fight my own case in court?
Provision for Fighting One’s Own Case as per Advocate’s Act. Section 32 of the Advocate’s Act clearly mentions, the court may allow any person to appear before it even if he is not an advocate. Therefore, one gets the statutory right to defend one’s own case through Advocate Act in India.
How can I defend myself in a divorce without a lawyer?
How to Represent Yourself in a Divorce Court without a Lawyer
- If you get the chance, go to the court beforehand and observe.
- Know the local rules.
- On the day of your proceeding, dress and act in the same way you would for a job interview.
- Make sure you bring everything and everyone you need to court.
- Observe all of the common courtesies.
What percent of court appeals are successful?
20 percent
How do you write a hardship letter for overpaid unemployment?
I am writing this hardship letter in addition to a formal waiver to request that my overpaid unemployment be forgiven. I owe {amount} due to an error in the system and through no fault of my own. Without the money I have already collected I will be forced to {dire consequence.}
How do you write a hardship letter?
How to Write a Hardship Letter – The Ultimate Guide
- Hardship Examples. There are a variety of situations that may qualify as a hardship.
- Keep it original.
- Be honest.
- Keep it concise.
- Don’t cast blame or shirk responsibility.
- Don’t use jargon or fancy words.
- Keep your objectives in mind.
- Provide the creditor an action plan.
How do I waive my overpayment for SSI?
If you do not agree that you have been overpaid, or if you believe the amount is incorrect, you can appeal by filing Form SSA-561, Request for Reconsideration. You should explain why you think you have not been overpaid or why you think the amount is not correct.
How do I appeal my unemployment overpayment in Washington state?
You can call or email ESD’s Benefit Payments Control (BPC) at or bpcunit@esd.wa.gov. Ask them to put collections on hold while your appeal is being decided. If you missed the deadline to file an appeal, you will have to show you had good cause for filing it late.
How do I check the status of my unemployment appeal?
To view your appeal status, go to our Web site at ui.texasworkforce.org , select the link View Appeal Status under the heading, On this page, and log on to Unemployment Benefits Services. This is the first page you see when you go to ui.texasworkforce.org.
What does notice of overpayment mean?
If you receive notice of an overpayment, it will state that you are required to pay it back or it will be withheld from future checks. This would include items such as current bank statements, utility bills, pay stubs, credit card payments, loan payments, etc.
What to do if Social Security says they overpaid you?
You should go to your local Social Security Office to ask someone about this. If the amount of the overpayment was more than $1,000, fill out and file Form SSA-632-BK with Social Security. Fill out just the first part on the form and explain why the overpayment was not your fault.
