legal aid

Hello, my name is Darren and I am facing an intervention hearing next week. The allegations are false and I have evidence that shows a pattern of lies and abusive behaviour by the applicant against me. Can you give me some direction in how to present my evidence and how to conduct myself in...

Hi, so I have a question about how to best move forward with a situation. I will keep emotion out of it, and just state the relevant facts, but happy to share more if needed. I left my ex-husband 2.5 years ago due to domestic violence. He has a DVO (now expired), that he admitted to - all...

Hi I'm on Newstart and have been approved for legal aid for criminal charges, the hearing is February. If I go off Newstart and get a job will my legal aid be cancelled?

Asking on behalf of a friend. Ex has initiated mediation. She is waiting on Legal Aid and has informed his lawyer/mediator that she is willing to attend mediation but can't afford it. They have now informed her that he will be getting a certificate for court stating she hasn't attended...

Hi There, I am a first-time poster and I am just looking for a bit of help, please? I have had sole parental responsibility for my child (7 years old) for almost 3 years now and have recently been served with court papers from the father. He has not contacted us or seen my child in almost 3...

I'm trying to end a long 10-year domestic violent relationship. We share children. I have applied for Legal Aid. I have been told several times to write down in a book everything that happens that would be good for mediation or the judge if it goes that far. So my questions are, what do I...

Hey, I’m wanting some help, please. I separated from my husband in Nov 2018 (married since 2005) with my 12-year-old son & moved interstate to be with family for support. Ex is an alcoholic & I could no longer put up with the emotional & mental abuse towards myself & my son. Ex also has a sex...

Hello guys, Any input would be appreciated. On the 7th of April 2018, I was remanded into custody. I was appointed a lawyer through legal aid for my first bail application which was on the 3rd of May 2018. I got knocked back. Bail got knocked back another 2 times before I got bail. On the 10th...

Hi all, So not too long ago my room was set alight by an ex tenant, in the process she destroyed more than 70% of goods in my room and half of the front of house. Anyway, fast forward, according to the police & my landlord - she set the room alight thinking her ex BF lived there... My contact...

If anyone has been granted legal aid for a civil claim I would be very grateful if you could let me know what it was for. I'm trying to get an idea of how likely I will be to be granted legal aid for my claim. Thanks :)