Private Law Family Proceedings – Divorce, Injunction, Children and Finances Injunction Proceedings Provided that the merits of their case are such that Legal Aid is justified and provided they meet the financial eligibility criteria Legal Aid is available in respect of Injunction Applications both under the Legal Help Scheme for initial advice and under a […]
Legal Aid Changes: Financial Eligibility There have been some changes to financial eligibility for Legal Aid although large aspects of the eligibility rules remain unchanged. The three areas of significant change are: Clients who are in receipt of Income Based Job Seekers Allowance, Income Based Employment and Support Allowance, Income Support or Pension Credit Guarantee were […]
Legal Aid Changes: Public Law Children This is the one area where nothing has changed. Application by the Local Authority for Care or Supervision Order As pre 1st April any parent or person with Parental Responsibility is automatically eligible for Legal Aid funding to be represented in these proceedings regardless of their financial circumstances. Any […]