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where to start Hello everyone. I am not sure how to start with the legal aid and process for dissolving my Civil Partnership. We both agree on the end of it, ... 18 Dec 11, by arturoviola Latest 19 Dec 11 by arturoviola	Replies:2 :440	Latest by arturoviola 19 Dec 11
Shock as firms fail in family legal aid bid From today's LSG: An unexpectedly high number of failed applications for family legal aid contracts has caused surprise in the sector. The Leg ... 17 Nov 11, by rubytuesday Latest 10 Dec 11 by .Charles	Replies:2 :389	Latest by .Charles 10 Dec 11
Legal aid becomes private aid Can anyone explain the concept that legal aid becomes private aid. My ex won 30% share of my house but at the hearing his legal costs were £16,500. Today when ... 31 Oct 11, by acfair Latest 09 Dec 11 by acfair 1 2	Replies:11 :1018	Latest by acfair 09 Dec 11
How to get legal aid removed? My ex husband is in a poorly paid job even though he could earn much more. This is so he can get legal aid. He is seeking to overturn the financial settlement. ... 25 Nov 11, by koeksister Latest 09 Dec 11 by koeksister 1 2 3 ... 5	Replies:31 :2308	Latest by koeksister 09 Dec 11
Criteria I was hoping to get legal aid but have found out that I fail the gross income test (I would qualify on net income however). I needed to produce a wage slip and ... 05 Dec 11, by stuffed67 Latest 06 Dec 11 by .Charles	Replies:2 :493	Latest by .Charles 06 Dec 11
Are foreigners entitled to legal aid for solicitor hi guys I first came into the UK when i was 2 years old, and since my parents travelled a lot as professors, we never really stayed here too long. ... 02 Dec 11, by bebu Latest 03 Dec 11 by pixy	Replies:2 :413	Latest by pixy 03 Dec 11
Emergency Legal Representation Question Im sure someone will know this What exactly does Emergency Le ... 02 Dec 11, by rubytuesday Latest 02 Dec 11 by rubytuesday	Replies:3 :570	Latest by rubytuesday 02 Dec 11
Legal Aid Reforms Postponed Breaking News from the LSG The government has postponed the implementation of its legal aid reforms by six months and its consultation on price-competi ... 01 Dec 11, by rubytuesday Latest 01 Dec 11 by rubytuesday	Replies:2 :511	Latest by rubytuesday 01 Dec 11
Challenging legal Aid? Has anyone been successful at challenging legal aid awarded to an ex spouse? If so how? ... 26 Nov 11, by koeksister Latest 28 Nov 11 by Fiona 1 2 3 ... 6	Replies:35 :3163	Latest by Fiona 28 Nov 11
Lords revolt raises legal aid hopes From today's LSG: Hopes are emerging that the government will amend at least some of its legal aid reforms after peers voiced overwhelming criticism th ... 24 Nov 11, by rubytuesday	Replies:0 :502
Lords tear into legal aid bill From today's Law Society Gazette: The Legal Aid Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders passed its second reading in the House of Lords last night after ... 22 Nov 11, by rubytuesday	Replies:0 :493
i cannot get legal aid i cannot believe i am not eligible for legal aid i earn 110.00 pounds a week cleaning and get tax credit i am just about to give up work to go on income support ... 19 Nov 11, by sim5355 Latest 19 Nov 11 by Ndavis	Replies:5 :435	Latest by Ndavis 19 Nov 11
legal aid and mediation Am I right in thinking that if you are eligible for legal assistance you do not pay for mediation? ... 19 Nov 11, by perin123 Latest 19 Nov 11 by dukey	Replies:1 :452	Latest by dukey 19 Nov 11
Civil advice phone gateway plan slammed And another from today's LSG: Government plans to make phone calls the main conduit for publicly funded advice in civil cases could increase the averag ... 17 Nov 11, by rubytuesday	Replies:0 :396
Solicitor Errors Hiya, I am currently coming to the end (hopefully!!) of divorce proceedings.At the end of June at final hearing I was awarded a lump sum of £3000 to be paid wi ... 16 Nov 11, by Ranjeef Latest 17 Nov 11 by .Charles	Replies:2 :458	Latest by .Charles 17 Nov 11
Can you apply for LA after instructing a sol? Not sure if this has been asked but I did have a quick look. Long story short, my stbx is dragging out ths contact order proceedings and I'm at the point where ... 14 Nov 11, by mumtotwo Latest 15 Nov 11 by mumtotwo 1 2	Replies:9 :1368	Latest by mumtotwo 15 Nov 11
legal aid what exactly is legal aid ? a solicitor will give you a second class service will treat you as a second class piece of crap and if you dare to ask them how thin ... 15 Nov 11, by stoptheride Latest 15 Nov 11 by .Charles	Replies:6 :432	Latest by .Charles 15 Nov 11
Dont slash and burn legal aid Peter Lodder QC, chairman of the Bar Council, has called on MPs not to “slash and burn” legal aid as the government’s bill enters its report stage in the ... 31 Oct 11, by rubytuesday Latest 15 Nov 11 by stoptheride 1 2	Replies:8 :1928	Latest by stoptheride 15 Nov 11
Is legal aid repayable? Hi, I am aligible for legal aid to help me with my divorce but I have been told I would have to pay it back. That is absolutely fine by me but I have b ... 09 Nov 11, by dca Latest 09 Nov 11 by James53	Replies:5 :571	Latest by James53 09 Nov 11
Is it true.. Legal aid does not cover representation by solicitor or barrister at a final hearing when it comes to child issues? Asking for a mate who does not have ... 08 Nov 11, by Ndavis Latest 09 Nov 11 by .Charles	Replies:1 :538	Latest by .Charles 09 Nov 11
LA cuts will undermine Pro Bono Work An article in today's LSG claims that roposed cuts to legal aid threaten to undermine a decade of pro bono work - today being the start of the 10th annual pro B ... 07 Nov 11, by rubytuesday	Replies:0 :598
Don’t slash and burn legal aid Peter Lodder QC, chairman of the Bar Council, has called on MPs not to “slash and burn” legal aid as the government’s bill enters its report stage in the ... 31 Oct 11, by rubytuesday	Replies:0 :746
Legal aid - don't need to pay it back? I approached a solicitor in early August to divorce my stbx for unreasonable behaviour. The solicitor has been excellent and done everything I've asked him to ... 20 Oct 11, by lozzsa21 Latest 29 Oct 11 by LadyGaga 1 2	Replies:7 :1157	Latest by LadyGaga 29 Oct 11
Legal aid? Hi, Does anyone know if it is possible to find out if the other party is having legal aid? I would appreciate if someone could let me know. Thank ... 27 Oct 11, by angelaconmersa Latest 27 Oct 11 by angelaconmersa	Replies:6 :418	Latest by angelaconmersa 27 Oct 11
legal aid cuts get a pasting in the Lords Another article in today's LSG: A Labour lord predicted a ‘prolonged and hard winter for access to justice’ as peers condemned ‘crude’ and ‘i ... 27 Oct 11, by rubytuesday	Replies:0 :394
‘Crude’ legal aid cuts get a pasting in the Lords Another article in today's LSG: A Labour lord predicted a ‘prolonged and hard winter for access to justice’ as peers condemned ‘crude’ and ‘i ... 27 Oct 11, by rubytuesday	Replies:0 :544
LSC helpline cut back again From today's Law Society Gazette: The Legal Services Commission’s telephone helpline is taking emergency calls only in an effort to reduce a backlog ... 27 Oct 11, by rubytuesday Latest 27 Oct 11 by .Charles	Replies:1 :485	Latest by .Charles 27 Oct 11
Draft Consent Order My husband divorce 2 years ago. Case filed by the ex-wife and her solicitor. He has received the decree Absolute. He requested for clean break but the only cop ... 25 Oct 11, by kneecole64 Latest 25 Oct 11 by dukey	Replies:3 :480	Latest by dukey 25 Oct 11
Bar Council Manifesto - legal aid 24 Oct 11, by maggie Latest 24 Oct 11 by dukey	Replies:2 :518	Latest by dukey 24 Oct 11
Can anyone help? I would be gratefulo for any views on this please - Divorced 2009 ex wife had legal aid, I didn't. Now approaching first appointment (Oct 20)for my app ... 07 Oct 11, by ddhelp Latest 24 Oct 11 by emotionallydrained	Replies:2 :481	Latest by emotionallydrained 24 Oct 11
Family justice manifesto In today's Law Society Gazette, this article on a Family Justice manifesto calling for a rethink on Legal Aid cuts might be of interest to some. 24 Oct 11, by rubytuesday Latest 24 Oct 11 by emotionallydrained	Replies:2 :683	Latest by emotionallydrained 24 Oct 11
Withdrawal of legal aid Can anyone help? Do the Legal Services Commission inform the respondent if the Applicant's legal aid has been withdrawn. At the last court hearing, the ... 16 Oct 11, by acfair Latest 17 Oct 11 by acfair	Replies:4 :730	Latest by acfair 17 Oct 11
divorce,legal aid and statutary charge My ex is on legal advice and assistance under the legal aid scheme. He has claimed costs off me in divorce Petition and his solicitor has said it is usual for t ... 02 Oct 11, by perin123 Latest 06 Oct 11 by perin123 1 2	Replies:7 :948	Latest by perin123 06 Oct 11
Will I have to pay? I was divorcing ex and he agreed to grounds and also to pay costs. Now Ex on legal aid and his solicitor said if he divorced me it would keep costs down as his ... 08 Sep 11, by perin123 Latest 11 Sep 11 by .Charles 1 2	Replies:8 :1012	Latest by .Charles 11 Sep 11
Students and legal aid Quick question, as a student would I qualify for legal aid as a petitioner? Thanks Ian ... 06 Sep 11, by pebbles657 Latest 07 Sep 11 by .Charles	Replies:1 :518	Latest by .Charles 07 Sep 11
Legal Aid.....private solicitors fees???!!!! I left my stbx in Nov '10, I had to claim JSA as my previous job was working for him. I was then getting legal aid. In May this year I received an inheritence w ... 04 Sep 11, by mykids Latest 07 Sep 11 by .Charles	Replies:3 :409	Latest by .Charles 07 Sep 11
Self Employed Legal Aid Hi Everyone, I'm I am at a loss with legal aid, I am self employed, I have given my lawyer the last set of accounts prepared, and 3 months of bank stat ... 05 Sep 11, by driftingaround Latest 05 Sep 11 by justgoaway	Replies:1 :393	Latest by justgoaway 05 Sep 11
Is there a difference? Have been reading threads on legal aid and still none the wiser! Is there a difference between legal aid and legal help? ... 04 Sep 11, by perin123 Latest 05 Sep 11 by .Charles	Replies:3 :402	Latest by .Charles 05 Sep 11
legal aid and pension Can anyone clarify for me, if I just take STBX pension and nothing else in divorce, does the legal aid charge apply...its complicated because STBX took ... 01 Sep 11, by pattyb Latest 02 Sep 11 by .Charles	Replies:5 :578	Latest by .Charles 02 Sep 11
legal aid help/advice Hi I am the respondent, divorced on the grounds of adultery with a named co-respondent (please don't take offence to the fact that i've been divorced f ... 31 Aug 11, by escaped Latest 01 Sep 11 by .Charles	Replies:1 :423	Latest by .Charles 01 Sep 11

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