Consultation on form for applying for family and civil legal aid

October 05, 2017 at 6:48 PM

*From the New Zealand Family Violence Clearinghouse website*

The Legal Services Commissioner is seeking feedback about a new form for applying for family and civil legal aid.

There are currently five separate forms:

  • civil general application – form 5
  • family general application – form 6
  • mental health proceedings application – form 7
  • statement of financial position – form 17
  • trust form.

The Legal Services Commissioner is proposing to combine these into one form. You can view the proposed new form and give feedback on the Ministry of Justice website.

Feedback closes on 11 October 2017.

Related media

Lawyers call meeting about family law legal aid shortage in Blenheim, Marlborough Express, 09.05.2017

Concern at family law legal aid shortage, Radio NZ, 08.05.2017

Marlborough family lawyer concerned about people forced to self-represent, Marlborough Express, 07.05.2017

Legal aid bills skyrocket, but in some cases no lawyer can be found for kids in danger, Stuff, 04.05.2017

Fewer lawyers taking legal aid could lead to justice issues, lawyers say, Stuff, 21.12.2016

More news on legal aid

See the following NZFVC stories for additional news on legal aid:

New cooperative of law firms providing legal aid

Six Legal aid offices to be closed



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