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Discuss Legal Aid. Will you qualify? How do you claim? When and how do you pay the money back?

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should he get legal aid? my dearset husband walked out feb08, went back to his mummy's!he was awarded legal aid earns approx £18500 last i knew.now his set up home with other women who ... 16 Jan 09, by mj75 Latest 16 Jan 09 by Elle	Replies:3 :347	Latest by Elle 16 Jan 09
Notice of Discharge Hi everyone, I am hoping someone can help me out. My ex was in the process of applying for ancillary relief, and then today out of the blue i received ... 13 Jan 09, by lolly Latest 13 Jan 09 by mez	Replies:1 :486	Latest by mez 13 Jan 09
Am I ientitled to leagl aid? Hi all, I am the respondent on a very messy divorce. I have been paying enourmous amounts of money and getting in debt for it to a Solicitors firm and ... 12 Jan 09, by ajs001 Latest 12 Jan 09 by Angel557	Replies:1 :465	Latest by Angel557 12 Jan 09
Dependents and the cap on legal help entitlement. Does anyone know about the capping involved when declaring housing costs, on the legal help form. Allowance for rent/mortgages is capped at £545 where there ar ... 03 Jan 09, by notmarriednow Latest 05 Jan 09 by D L	Replies:1 :553	Latest by D L 05 Jan 09
Am I entitled to LA Hi, I have been paying full solicitors bills so far as I had a 2nd property with equity in. This has now sold and the money was used to discharge debts ... 27 Dec 08, by Andy11 Latest 27 Dec 08 by rubytuesday	Replies:1 :483	Latest by rubytuesday 27 Dec 08
is family home where stbx lives counted for lsc sems like an obvious question but when my partner sees if he is eligble for legal aid he most certainly is- but if the former family home is included where he h ... 19 Dec 08, by bornjoyful Latest 20 Dec 08 by bornjoyful	Replies:2 :435	Latest by bornjoyful 20 Dec 08
fraudulent claim for legal aid Hi, I would greatly appreciate any help that anyone out there could give! My ex was awarded legal aid some months ago and over this period I have incurred a ... 17 Dec 08, by pinkdaisy Latest 17 Dec 08 by Kevin01	Replies:1 :520	Latest by Kevin01 17 Dec 08
Am I entitled Hi I am a full time mum to my 1 year old, I was due to go back to work but my daughter has some medical problems so I cannot go back. I am also 5 mont ... 10 Dec 08, by Merchie Latest 10 Dec 08 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :458	Latest by hadenoughnow 10 Dec 08
help with my money? [file] I am very new to this site and i,m all over the place emotionally ... 09 Dec 08, by angelmate63 Latest 09 Dec 08 by Bobbinalong	Replies:1 :616	Latest by Bobbinalong 09 Dec 08
paying back legal aid Just wondering what the situation is with regards my ex paying legal aid bill. During the process he had stated that he was going to use the money for a deposit ... 26 Nov 08, by busybees	Replies:0 :513
not qualifying for legal aid hope someone can give me some advice here! my partner is currently going through divorce and has been denied legal aid as the services say he has a tonne of equ ... 23 Nov 08, by vix13 Latest 23 Nov 08 by Elle	Replies:2 :433	Latest by Elle 23 Nov 08
Qualifying for Legal Aid I didn't come anywhere near qualifying for legal aid. If I lose my job and have to go on benefits will I qualify or will I have to give up legal assistance. ... 14 Nov 08, by Kevin01 Latest 17 Nov 08 by forever friends	Replies:4 :583	Latest by forever friends 17 Nov 08
Scottish Legal aid coverage to be extended Legal aid coverage to be extended More than a million extra people in Scotland will soon be eligible to claim financial help for the cost of civil cour ... 07 Nov 08, by rubytuesday	Replies:0 :384
time to come through? My ex has played the system and is now on legal aid due to being on income support. (won't discuss the ethics here!!) How long will it be befo ... 05 Nov 08, by Mrs Ingledew	Replies:0 :393
cross-petition hi im confused... does anyone know if legal aid covers a cross-petition and if it doesnt what would be the costs roughly to do this.thanks ... 31 Oct 08, by rani21 Latest 01 Nov 08 by rani21	Replies:3 :814	Latest by rani21 01 Nov 08
Not on LA but 'other half' is n think figs wrong? I'm not on legal aid but my 'other half' is and seems to think it's funny that if I want to get anything done I'll have to pay through the nose. However I h ... 30 Oct 08, by rab Latest 30 Oct 08 by rab 1 2	Replies:9 :1074	Latest by rab 30 Oct 08
change in circumstance Hi there, If your circumstances change financially for the worst, due to change in employment, can you then apply for legal aid? or because th ... 24 Oct 08, by jacp Latest 24 Oct 08 by Angel557	Replies:1 :457	Latest by Angel557 24 Oct 08
Legal Aid Calculator Below is the link to the legal aid calculator, which will help you work out if you are entitled to assistance with your legal costs. Please be aware that legal ... 23 Oct 08, by D L Locked	Replies:0 :1208
can she claim LA Hi She has walked out on me. Never worked. Cleaned credit card by spending on jewellery £15K. I have had to take out a loan to pay back as the cards w ... 22 Oct 08, by davidjones Latest 23 Oct 08 by D L	Replies:3 :490	Latest by D L 23 Oct 08
do I qualify for LA I am at the latter stage(FH) 6wks time so far costs incurred almost £40K sols need £10K 1st installment to carry on to FH, I have explained that I simply havn ... 21 Oct 08, by cassi Latest 21 Oct 08 by rubytuesday	Replies:2 :552	Latest by rubytuesday 21 Oct 08
No Assets Hello I am currently unemployed, and on JSA. My ex was living with me at my parents house. I have no savings and no other assets. Al ... 19 Oct 08, by agentimran Latest 19 Oct 08 by D L	Replies:6 :528	Latest by D L 19 Oct 08
FDR Pending, Exs Legal Aid Suspended Hi all, I received some info from sol today, that the exs Legal Aid has been suspended, due to investigation...I assume from Benefit Fraud. After a momentary g ... 18 Oct 08, by Sandgrowngal Latest 18 Oct 08 by D L	Replies:2 :499	Latest by D L 18 Oct 08
I got a letter today. my wife vanished with my stepdaughter, not a big deal nowadays im past the hate fueled rage stages. Anyway i came home from work today and found i had ... 11 Oct 08, by Chroma Latest 12 Oct 08 by saffron1968	Replies:1 :627	Latest by saffron1968 12 Oct 08
What does Legal Aid actually cover? If you are fortunate to qualify for legal aid, does it just cover the cost of solicitor fees or does it cover the cost of the various petitions and forms that a ... 09 Oct 08, by April Baby Latest 10 Oct 08 by rubytuesday	Replies:1 :816	Latest by rubytuesday 10 Oct 08
Legal aid... Can you get legal aid if you are working(minimum wage p/t)?? Thanks xx ... 10 Oct 08, by fluffy76 Latest 10 Oct 08 by Angel557	Replies:1 :478	Latest by Angel557 10 Oct 08
Cutting spouse out of an early inheritance!?!? Hello people! I would very much like to know if someone could shed any light on what the law says about this... My wife received an early inhe ... 08 Oct 08, by hamlet Latest 09 Oct 08 by polar	Replies:6 :526	Latest by polar 09 Oct 08
Legal Aid/Court fees My STBX wants myself and the children to end up homeless. I think I might qualify for Legal Aid but he definately doesn't. We cannot agree and it will definalte ... 06 Oct 08, by fluffy76 Latest 07 Oct 08 by Angel557	Replies:1 :562	Latest by Angel557 07 Oct 08
Charge on house - after nearly 9 years! OK guys ... have I hit on a no-no? Have I said something out of place? Or does no one have any advice for me? Hi, my divorce was finalised over nine y ... 26 Sep 08, by downtrodden	Replies:0 :412
Legal aid question & divorce If I am the petitioner, on the grounds of unreasonable behaviour; do I get landed with all the legal bills? I'm worry these could run into the 000's an ... 24 Sep 08, by inlalaland Latest 25 Sep 08 by LittleMrMike	Replies:1 :518	Latest by LittleMrMike 25 Sep 08
3 years or more? Someone told me a while ago that Legal Aid only lasts for three years.My wife is in receipt of legal aid whereas I am having to fund our divorce myself.Things h ... 13 Sep 08, by PASSUFFERER	Replies:0 :369
Changing Solcitors whilst on Legal Aid Hi, wonder if anyone has experience of changing solicitors whilst on Legal Aid? How hard/easy is it to change when your quite a way into the divorce proceedings ... 13 Sep 08, by Sandgrowngal Latest 13 Sep 08 by Angel557	Replies:3 :463	Latest by Angel557 13 Sep 08
Not entitled - unfair! My STBX lives and works abroad. To overcome problems with paying the mortgage and endowment (he has no UK account and transfers were costly and sometimes late) ... 12 Sep 08, by rosieposie	Replies:0 :430
Legal Aid Refused Hi all, I am pretty new to this forum and came here by an accident. I am mother of 2 children aged 10 and 11. I have received decree Nisi in Februray2008 an ... 09 Sep 08, by Rose_stone11 Latest 09 Sep 08 by Rose_stone11	Replies:4 :739	Latest by Rose_stone11 09 Sep 08
legal aid Hi, I just wondered if anyone would know if legal aid covers a barrister and costs at a final hearing. thanks ... 20 Aug 08, by dingbat Latest 21 Aug 08 by TMax	Replies:1 :485	Latest by TMax 21 Aug 08
Legal Aid My wife is seeking a divorce, I assume she will be claiming legal aid as she works less than 16hr's per week. will the systems consider the value of equity in o ... 20 Aug 08, by No1 Latest 20 Aug 08 by themindboggles	Replies:1 :538	Latest by themindboggles 20 Aug 08
legal aid - charge on property . Does anyone know if a property is to be bought from a settlement, does the legal aid charge have to be paid BEFORE property is purchased or can it still be put ... 18 Aug 08, by hadenoughnow Latest 18 Aug 08 by hadenoughnow	Replies:6 :1137	Latest by hadenoughnow 18 Aug 08
legal funding qualify calculator i don't know if this has been posted before but i found it helpful. 14 Aug 08, by rose3436 Latest 14 Aug 08 by downbutnotout	Replies:1 :710	Latest by downbutnotout 14 Aug 08
Public Funding Does any one here understand the rules on publicly funded divorce?? My s2bx has applided for it but she earns 22k a year ??is she likely to get it ?? 11 Aug 08, by GeJay Latest 11 Aug 08 by c.dominic	Replies:2 :492	Latest by c.dominic 11 Aug 08
What is my income? My solicitor is unsure whether or not I will qualify for legal aid - my husband transfers to my UK account approx £3000 (fluctuates with currency exchange rate ... 10 Aug 08, by rosieposie Latest 10 Aug 08 by rosieposie	Replies:5 :589	Latest by rosieposie 10 Aug 08
Starting Work and Legal Aid Bill My Solicitor has nearly wrapped things up now (2 Years!!) and theres just one thing needed to be done now, but dont know how long thats going to take again. I'v ... 08 Aug 08, by starry_eyes Latest 09 Aug 08 by starry_eyes	Replies:3 :605	Latest by starry_eyes 09 Aug 08

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