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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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Angry!!! I had got in touch with my solicitor that Police had to be c ... 04 Aug 08, by ssoria Latest 05 Aug 08 by saffron1968	Replies:1 :655	Latest by saffron1968 05 Aug 08
New Job I have found out my X will have a full time job starting in September and will earn circa £25K (which will mean she doesn't qualify for LA I think). Will L ... 22 Jul 08, by coyi66 Latest 23 Jul 08 by dawn1	Replies:1 :607	Latest by dawn1 23 Jul 08
SE and Legal Aid Is it easier to get legal aid if ur SE than salaried?? Thanks ... 17 Jul 08, by themindboggles Latest 21 Jul 08 by LittleMrMike	Replies:3 :766	Latest by LittleMrMike 21 Jul 08
Is there a point when enough is enough? Hi - new here so please bear with me. Am in the middle of acrimonious split from xw2b (v.much her not me, although I'd quite happily never set eyes on ... 10 Jul 08, by coyi66 Latest 11 Jul 08 by coyi66 1 2	Replies:12 :1750	Latest by coyi66 11 Jul 08
DIVORCE FEES I STARTED MY DIVORCE IN MARCH 2006 TO LONG AGO,I WAS GRANTED LEGAL AID AS WAS ON INCOME SUPPORT,AT LAST MY DECREE NISI WENT THROUGH AND FILLED FOR THE DECREE A ... 31 May 08, by ANGELTAN Latest 07 Jul 08 by saffron1968	Replies:1 :813	Latest by saffron1968 07 Jul 08
divorce asap Hi, I need help to get a divorce asap, after 30 years i have finally found the strength to get out. It's a very long story, basically he is a gambler, liar, ... 21 Jun 08, by saoirshe Latest 21 Jun 08 by Sun 13	Replies:2 :652	Latest by Sun 13 21 Jun 08
Legal Aid Can anyone tell me what the criterias are to be legible for legal aid for a divorce case. Is there a max for savings, equity of your house etc. Please help! ... 31 May 08, by Rachael123 Latest 05 Jun 08 by Rachael123 1 2	Replies:7 :1867	Latest by Rachael123 05 Jun 08
x2b claiming legal aid but living with partner Just found out that my x2b applied and was granted legal aid in regards to the divorce. She is currently on long term maternity leave but lives with he ... 19 May 08, by madaboutcars Latest 20 May 08 by LittleMrMike	Replies:1 :843	Latest by LittleMrMike 20 May 08
Why am I being persued for x's legal aid expenses? Hi Guys! Im new to this forum, came highly recommended - by my Lawyer!! However to cut a long story short, I am already divorced having been through the ... 19 May 08, by JamboPiper	Replies:0 :614
confused. . . .again Have just received a letter from Legal Services Commission which says im not entitled to public funding.I also have a letter from my sol which reads i am eligi ... 28 Apr 08, by fee Latest 09 May 08 by Fiona	Replies:6 :894	Latest by Fiona 09 May 08
refused My sol says no point in applyin for legal aid but i only earned 13k last year and my mortgage payments alone are more than that what should i do ? ... 27 Apr 08, by gorgeous Latest 09 May 08 by familylawyer	Replies:4 :949	Latest by familylawyer 09 May 08
legal aid? better to hire a flower they have done NOTHING since january i am well fed up with these legal aid solicitors we deserve better than this 07 May 08, by dani_cali Latest 08 May 08 by IKNOWNOW	Replies:1 :696	Latest by IKNOWNOW 08 May 08
Financial separation I am on Legal Aid and currently proceeding with divorce on the grounds of my husbands adultery as agreed with him. He now says there was no adultery, unreasona ... 28 Apr 08, by Sank Latest 30 Apr 08 by Sank	Replies:2 :831	Latest by Sank 30 Apr 08
Qualifying for legal aid He gets legal aid? how? self employed enough said, I pay private, he now co-habits !! with his new partner so why does no-one put two and two together and why i ... 14 Apr 08, by Frustratedmum Latest 16 Apr 08 by Ruku	Replies:1 :862	Latest by Ruku 16 Apr 08
true or false, First £3k of legal aid are free?? Is it true that the first £3000 in legal aid will not be claimed back by the gov after the settlement? ... 30 Mar 08, by ByeByeLove Latest 30 Mar 08 by maggie	Replies:1 :598	Latest by maggie 30 Mar 08
District Judges concerns over legal aid cuts business.t ... 29 Mar 08, by maggie	Replies:0 :741
Legal Aid Limit Can someone explain the disposable income limit at which legal aid is stopped or not eligible? I have done the calculator and there seems to be no limit for ... 23 Mar 08, by netscape Latest 23 Mar 08 by Elle	Replies:1 :833	Latest by Elle 23 Mar 08
legal aid I am not entitled to legal aid my ex wife is brazilian nationality and only on a 2 year visa in uk but on all court hearings she has legal aid funding can anyon ... 22 Mar 08, by london Latest 23 Mar 08 by Fiona	Replies:1 :664	Latest by Fiona 23 Mar 08
Living aboad I'm abroad (in the EU) living on a small pension with no ... 19 Mar 08, by Thickguy Latest 20 Mar 08 by dukey	Replies:1 :687	Latest by dukey 20 Mar 08
My husband left My husband left me 1 month ago and he is not answering to any e-mail, phone calls or texts. I have been married since 7 september last year and I would like to ... 10 Mar 08, by franci23 Latest 10 Mar 08 by dukey	Replies:1 :685	Latest by dukey 10 Mar 08
can i get legal aid? my ex left me 27/12/07,since then he has put £300 in my bank each month ,there was no agreement or anything,guilt money i think,i want to go for legal aid,will ... 09 Mar 08, by smoker Latest 10 Mar 08 by divorceVeteran	Replies:5 :1105	Latest by divorceVeteran 10 Mar 08
Limit Can someone tell me whether benefits are taken into consideration when assessing for legal aid ? WHen husband walked out in October I was on my miniscule wages ... 28 Jan 08, by Ladybelle Latest 08 Mar 08 by divorceVeteran 1 2	Replies:8 :2403	Latest by divorceVeteran 08 Mar 08
Am I entitled to Legal aid? Full time house husband with a small business bringing in less than 10k per year. My wife has provided for the household financially and I've done all ... 06 Mar 08, by Great Dad Latest 06 Mar 08 by Angel557	Replies:2 :1265	Latest by Angel557 06 Mar 08
x2b wont be happy! Oh dear, my x2b wont be happy, as he is still living in MH my wage taken into account as joint finance when he applies for Legal Aid. I don’t qualify, so cha ... 28 Feb 08, by Gingerkitty Latest 28 Feb 08 by Gingerkitty	Replies:5 :783	Latest by Gingerkitty 28 Feb 08
Baffled by this Legal Aid Query by SX2B Has anyone encountered this with Legal Aid? I do not quality for Legal Help as my earnings are above limit. As such, my solicitor was not obliged to f ... 24 Feb 08, by Gingerkitty Latest 28 Feb 08 by IKNOWNOW	Replies:1 :722	Latest by IKNOWNOW 28 Feb 08
legal aide needed Anyone got any tips on legal aide. My divorce becoming very difficult,seems to be going all the way to a final hearing. Stbx seems to have lost a fortune in inc ... 02 Feb 08, by escapy Latest 02 Feb 08 by escapy	Replies:4 :803	Latest by escapy 02 Feb 08

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