Legal Aid

[babybaillie]

Anyone had legal aid refused? Just been told mine has been refused. Due back up in court on 4th march and have no lawyer and no way of paying for all the work they have done up until now. What do ppl do in these situations?

 

[Ceejay123]

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[babybaillie]

Legal aid was abolished for family cases last year, except in certain cases.

At this point you should think about representing yourself in court. Write a list of things you want, and/or are willing to offer.

Make a list of anything that needs mentioning. Then put together your own evidence file of anything that may be important.

Oh's solicitor advised him a while ago that he could / should represent himself with her at the end of the phone/ email.- cuts costs down. Or it's usually around £3-400 per directions hearing. Judges aren't allowed to give preferential treatment to solicitors, so don't worry if he has one. You'll get exactly the same treatment . First thing - get on the phone to citizens advice bureau for some advice. If you already have a court date you don't need to fill in a c100. You can also apply for a 'mckenzie friend' - someone to give you support and advice in court

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Thanks so much. Ive been trying to get in touch with cit adv but cant get through. will keep trying

 

[xxsteffyxx]

I too was refused legal aid and I represented myself for the first time last month.

Take it from me there is nothing a solicitor can do in a court room that you cannot do yourself. My solicitor used to 'advise' me but her advice was also condensending and opinionated and to be honest I feel like I got more out of court representing myself then I did having her around ;-)

Good luck xx