New Zealand is one of the few countries in the world to offer government compensation for an injury sustained in an accident, regardless of fault. However, the VAC system is complicated and an applicant may not always be able to obtain full eligibility without qualified legal representation. Legal aid is public funding of legal aid when the client cannot afford to pay. Affordability is based on an assessment formula and your eligibility depends on a combination of your income and wealth. Most legal aid clients are required by law to pay the first $50 for their legal fees. Some clients have to repay their assistance to the Department of Justice, but this is assessed on a case-by-case basis and in turn depends on your income and wealth. To find out if you are eligible, visit the Department of Justice website. The Legal Services Act divides all legal cases into „criminal cases“ and „civil cases“. However, legal aid administrators use the terms „criminal“, „family/civil“ and „civil/family“ instead. They divide civil cases into „civil matters“ (i.e. civil matters outside the family court) and „family matters“ (family court matters). In this chapter, the term „family/civilian“ is used. It is important for our firm that we can represent all our clients, regardless of their financial situation.
We are proud to work for clients eligible for legal aid. Do not hesitate to contact us to find out if you are eligible for legal aid. Arrangements must be made to divide property and take care of children. e.g., Call your boss to the Industrial Relations Authority). We advise you clearly and pragmatically on your legal rights and claims after your separation. We specialize in a wide range of cases, acting for couples who have significant assets, are involved in complex trust and business structures, and couples whose only substantial assets are the family home. Family trusts are commonplace, and dividing assets held within a trust during a relationship requires special skill and care if you want to protect your real estate interests. Family court can help you divide the assets of your relationship if you and your ex-partner can`t agree, or if the agreement is unfair or fails. Each of our family law lawyers is an excellent communicator and understands the sensitivity required when it comes to relationship issues. Together, they can help you do the following: Start on the left side of the table by finding out how many loved ones you have. Your children are your dependents and your spouse or partner will also be your dependant if they have no income. Next, look at the corresponding image on the right side of the table.
If you earn less than this amount, you will take the legal aid income test. You must file your application within 1 year of your divorce or within 3 years of the end of your common-law relationship. You can ask the court for permission to file a submission after this date. Part 1: Initial consultation with a lawyer. This consultation covers the client`s legal rights and obligations and legal options regarding the next steps they can take to resolve their dispute. You may want to seek legal advice to help you. You may be able to: Your eligibility for family legal aid depends on your income, assets and the merits of the case. If you or someone you know is accused of a crime, we have a great team of lawyers who can help you. We will provide you with a step-by-step plan that is personally tailored to your situation and work to achieve the best possible result when navigating the legal system. We guide you through all matters of property-relationship and family relationships.
Subcontracting agreements/ownership agreementsThese agreements allow you to enter into contracts outside the ownership relationship. Many couples choose to enter into these agreements to ensure that their ownership arrangements reflect their intentions. These agreements can also be especially important if you`re starting a second relationship or are in an unequal financial situation. We are able to help you with: If further advice or legal action is needed as a result of these matters, you may have to pay privately unless you are eligible to apply for legal aid. Child Custody / Children`s Rights Our family law team has extensive experience in handling legal regulations relating to children. They are sensitive to your situation and can help you in the following areas: The services offered by the legal aid team include all family law matters – paternity, adoption, parenting orders, guardianship, custody matters where the Ministry of Vulnerable Children, Oranga Tamariki, („MVCOT“) deals with families, domestic violence (protection orders) and relational assets (including attribution agreements or „pre-nups“). a. and separation of relationships and property agreements). If necessary, the legal aid team can work with other Linwood Law teams to provide a comprehensive service to our clients. We also work with a variety of social service and support providers. Other factors considered in deciding whether you are eligible for civil or family legal aid: your income, assets and debts are taken into account in determining whether you are eligible for legal aid, as well as the nature of the dispute and the merits of your case.
We understand that family law lawyers are needed in difficult and delicate times, and our team will guide you through the legal process with understanding. If you do not report the increase, it is a criminal offence. You can be fined up to $2,000. For many family proceedings (including child custody, child protection, domestic violence, drug and alcohol treatment, and mental health treatment cases), other factors may also be considered, including: We recommend that all clients consider powers of attorney when reviewing their affairs and consider how best to structure them. Continuing powers of attorney allow you to appoint people to make decisions on your behalf when you are no longer able to make them yourself. We will be happy to advise you on your options. The well-being of children is also at the centre of separation. Come for a first consultation. 1 hour: $300.00 (GST included) Note: If you are under 16, you can still get family or civil legal help, but you usually need to apply for an adult (someone 20 and older) on your behalf. If you are 16, 17, 18 or 19 years old, legal aid may consider your parents` property if you still live with them or if you are dependent on them, to decide if you qualify for legal aid and how much you have to repay. When deciding whether there are special circumstances, legal aid services must normally consider, first, the likely cost of your case; and second, whether you can pay for it without legal aid. Learn more about how to get help with court fees This means, for example, that you can`t get legal help for a lawyer to make a will for you.
It also includes proceedings before courts or specialized tribunals such as: Eligibility requirements in the Legal Services Act 2011 (external link) You can get legal help for many types of private disputes and other non-criminal matters that are going or could be brought before the courts.