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Ladybelle
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28 Jan 08 #12146 by Ladybelle

Topic started by Ladybelle

Can someone tell me whether benefits are taken into consideration when assessing for legal aid ? WHen husband walked out in October I was on my miniscule wages and was told I was eligble, but now I have DLA and working tax credit with a disability element. Does that count as income as well ?

How will I possibly afford to pay if I dont get it ? I just dont understand.

TMax
Platinum Member

28 Jan 08 #12153 by TMax

Reply from TMax

I have DLA and have the letter in front of me so can tell you that all income is counted I also do have legal aid, eligibility will depend on all disposable income, If I remember rightly I think that your disposable monthly income cannot be more than £621.

Ladybelle
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28 Jan 08 #12156 by Ladybelle

Reply from Ladybelle

oh thanks for that, does that apply to tax credit as well then ? And what does disposable income mean ? After bills are paid ? Because there isnt any left ! Also, what about money children give me ? Does all t hat come into it ?

TMax
Platinum Member

28 Jan 08 #12157 by TMax

Reply from TMax

all income just like council tax childrens income is also taken into account

Ladybelle
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28 Jan 08 #12160 by Ladybelle

Reply from Ladybelle

ok that means I will definitely not be eligible then. So can anyone advise how much all this may cost then ?? How do you pay for it ? If I get everything, I wont have any money to pay for a solicitor ? I dont understand how I am going to be able to do this.

Angel557
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28 Jan 08 #12171 by Angel557

Reply from Angel557

Have you tried the calculator

www.communitylegaladvice.org.uk/en/legalaid/calculator.jsp

TMax
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29 Jan 08 #12308 by TMax

Reply from TMax

try this www.divorce-online.co.uk/

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