In a new country, it can be confusing if you need legal advice. You may need it if you buy a home, start a business, divorce your spouse or face criminal prosecution. Depending on your situation, there are different ways to meet your legal needs. As stated above, this is required in civil law before the courts, the Court of Justice and the Supreme Court. Lawyers may also be consulted in other cases (courts of first instance, criminal or administrative cases). It is generally advisable to be represented by a lawyer, especially if the other party is so represented. Members of the Touring Club “Royal Dutch” receive free legal advice on transport, leisure and tourism. There is no requirement to be a member to get advice after a serious traffic accident. The Royal Dutch Touring Club offers different types of national legal aid insurance.
Incidental representation on a fee-based basis is possible without such insurance. In such cases, efforts will be made to recover costs from the other party. For more information or to make an appointment for a free consultation, please contact the Royal Dutch Touring Club Legal Department. The legal aid system has been in place in Newfoundland and Labrador since 1968, although no legislation is applicable. The Legal Aid Act 1975 established the Legal Aid Commission as the competent body for legal aid. The Act contains general provisions on coverage, eligibility procedures, applications and grounds for refusal. To find a lawyer who will help you deal with a legal issue, you can: Regional Directors (appointed by the Board) determine whether and to what extent applicants can afford to contribute to the costs of their legal aid. They issue certificates of provision of legal services by staff lawyers or independent lawyers. The Supreme Court strongly recommends that you talk to a lawyer about your case if possible. Only a lawyer can provide you with legal advice in your particular case. (b) The provincial director may declare that the certificate or legal aid so issued or approved was not issued or authorized in accordance with the law and these Regulations and shall inform the client and his counsel in writing of such declaration; and 4.
A regional officer may request that his parents or guardians apply for legal aid for a minor on his or her behalf if circumstances warrant. provided that a legal aid officer, other than a lawyer, does not give or purport to provide professional advice and does not claim to be capable of giving legal advice. Generally, if a person is financially eligible, legal aid is available for administrative matters such as workers` compensation appeals, the Mental Health Review Board, Employment Insurance appeals, appeals against Canadian pension benefits and social assistance appeals. 2. The applicant`s ability not to pay part, all or part of the costs of legal aid applied for shall be determined on the basis of the assets, liabilities, income and expenses of the applicant, his or her spouse and dependants. To apply for legal aid, you must complete an application form, which you can find online here. Income levels Applicants with sufficient income must pay for legal aid themselves, see information on “Eigen Bijdrage” for maximum income levels. The “Legal Aid Companies Are for Everyone” feature contains additional information on the services offered by legal aid companies. NL Legal Aid provides free legal assistance in certain areas of family and criminal law to individuals who cannot obtain legal advice from the private sector for financial reasons. To qualify for legal aid, you must have a low income and not be able to afford the necessary legal services.
Family matters include disputes that arise as a result of changes in family relationships. Legal advice, on the other hand, is an orientation adapted to your particular situation. Legal advice can help you determine which procedural option is right for you. Only lawyers can provide legal advice. Depending on the household income and resources of the applicants, they may be eligible for publicly funded legal aid. This means that the government pays part of the costs. Applicants must also contribute. The brochure “Legal Proceedings Costs” explains the maximum amount of income and resources for personal contributions. This information is usually available to lawyers, legal aid societies and municipal social services. 21. (1) If the applicant does not reside in the province but is physically present in the province and the legal aid sought relates to a procedural matter in the province, the application shall be made in the form prescribed by the Minister and may be addressed to the regional director of the territory where the event giving rise to the application occurred. Legal aid does not cover all types of legal issues.
Once it has been determined that you are financially eligible for legal aid, the customer service agent will refer your application to a lawyer who will meet with you and decide if your case is of a type covered by legal aid. 7. If, in the 12 months preceding or at a later date of the date of application, an applicant, spouse or dependant of an applicant has made or is making a transfer or transfer of shares in cash or real property and, in the opinion of the Regional Director, the consideration for the assignment or transfer was or is insufficient and the assignment or transfer is made in the Purpose of qualifying the applicant In the case of legal aid, the regional officer may decide that the applicant may pay an increased portion of the cost of legal aid, taking into account the value of the asset or asset so transferred or transferred minus the value of the consideration received. They do not have a fixed amount that the applicant must pay; Rather, it is dealt with on a case-by-case basis. It is up to the regional officer to decide whether an applicant can cover part of the costs of legal aid applied for. If the applicant is unable to pay at the beginning of the procedure, a written payment agreement is in place before the certificate is issued. Income and resource accounts To be eligible for state-funded legal aid, applicants must complete a tax and funds return (abbreviated VIV in Dutch). VIV forms are available from all municipalities.
