What Is Legal Aid?
Legal aid is government funding that enables you to access legal assistance when you cannot afford private legal fees, and you meet the required income and asset assessment for approval. Legal aid covers a range of legal issues, from criminal charges to family disputes and civil matters. At Lawhub, we're an approved legal aid provider and proud to help make quality legal services accessible to all, regardless of people's financial circumstances.
Do You Need To Pay Back Your Legal Aid?
Legal aid is a grant from the Government where your lawyer bills your fees directly to Legal Aid, who pays them on your behalf. Legal aid is often regarded as a loan; whether you need to repay it depends on your financial situation. The repayment amount is determined by your income, assets, and any funds you receive due to your case.
While legal aid helps you access legal services when needed, you must understand that you might have repayment obligations. In most cases, you will have to repay some or all of the legal aid grant provided to you. However, the advantage of legal aid is that your legal fees are significantly lower than if you were to pay private fees directly. This makes legal representation accessible, even if you don't have readily available funds.
Repayment of your legal aid grant is typically structured on a payment plan. Once your matter is complete Legal Aid will contact you and guide you through that process. Sometimes Legal Aid will ask you to make a nominal payment towards your grant from the date your grant is approved.
Who Qualifies For Legal Aid?
Individuals are assessed based on their income, assets, and the number of dependents they support to be eligible for legal aid. Legal aid is available for those facing criminal charges, involved in family disputes going to court (such as care of children cases), engaged in civil matters like disputes over money or housing, or victims seeking civil non-contact orders.
At Lawhub, we can help you determine if you meet the criteria for legal aid. We will evaluate your eligibility and assist with the application process to ensure you receive the support you need. Contact our friendly team to see if you qualify.
Getting Legal Aid & How Lawhub Can Help
Securing legal aid involves a comprehensive application process, which can be daunting. At Lawhub, we can simplify this journey for you. Our experienced team can guide you through the legal aid application, ensuring that all necessary information is provided accurately. We can help support the administrative aspects, leaving you to focus on your well-being and the case you are facing. Our experts offer pragmatic support and expert advice; we’re here to ensure everyone gets a fair chance in the legal system.
The friendly staff at Lawhub provide legal aid services for all family law matters, including relationship property and employment matters if you are an employee. Some parties in Protection of Personal and Property Rights (PPPR) applications are also covered. Get in touch if you want to check if you are eligible. Our friendly staff will assist you with your application.
What to Expect from Your Legal Aid Lawyer
When you receive legal aid, you can expect the same professionalism and commitment from your lawyer as any private paying client. Legal aid lawyers are held to high service standards, ensuring they protect your interests, keep you informed, provide straightforward advice, respect your privacy, and treat you fairly. Lawhub's legal aid lawyers are dedicated to ensuring that you receive quality legal representation throughout your case. We prioritise your needs and work diligently to achieve the best possible outcomes. With Lawhub, you can trust that your legal aid lawyer will provide the support and guidance you deserve.
Contact our friendly team today to explore your legal aid options. We’ll work through it together.