What evidence do you need for legal aid?
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What evidence do you need for legal aid?
Civil cases include things like debt, family or housing problems. To get legal aid, you usually need to show you cannot afford to pay for legal costs and your problem is serious. You’ll usually have to give details and evidence of your income, benefits, savings and property, and those of your partner.
What do you mean by free legal aid?
Free legal aid is the provision of free legal services in civil and criminal matters for those poor and marginalized people who cannot afford the services of a lawyer for the conduct of a case or a legal proceeding in any Court, Tribunal or Authority.
Does legal aid have good lawyers?
The first thing I want to point out is that Legal Aid lawyers are just as good, if not better, than any in the private bar. They work in the criminal and family law field every day dealing with a variety of cases. If your family member already has a Legal Aid lawyer, then your family member is in good hands.
How can I get legal advice UK?
Where can I access free legal advice?
- Citizens Advice. Citizens Advice offers free advice on a wide range of issues, including benefits, housing or employment problems.
- Law centres. Law centres offer free legal advice in their centres across the country.
- Trade unions.
What is the difference between a lawyer and a solicitor?
The simple way of looking at it is that the generic term is lawyer, and solicitors and barristers are types of lawyer. Solicitors are the legal professionals who work in litigation or the bringing of a case to court. If you have contacted a lawyer to handle your case for instance, they will usually be a solicitor.
Does my husband have to pay for my divorce lawyer UK?
The general rule on who pays the legal fees in a divorce is that each person getting divorced will pay their legal costs and the person applying for the divorce (the petitioner) will be responsible for covering the court fee (which is currently £550) and other fees.
