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At Nova Scotia Legal Aid, we are here to help Nova Scotians facing criminal, family or social justice issues. Social Justice law provides help with income security and housing issues. So, for example if you have an issue with your landlord, or with income assistance, CPP, or EI we can help. If you have a legal problem, we can provide:
Please look through our website for information about criminal, family, and social justice issues, or feel free to contact us to find out how we can help you. You can even apply for legal aid right here on our website. Your rights in a family caseYou have the right to obtain legal advice, seek legal assistance or engage a lawyer to represent you in court at your court proceedings for a family case. You may wish to find out:
The courts are not able to provide legal advice. Legal advice is when you are provided with specific information about your legal matter and guidance on the legal options available to you. Refer to the following to find out about the legal resources, legal assistance schemes and programmes you can apply for. Engage a lawyerThe Legal Service Regulatory Authority (LSRA) offers an online directory of the names, addresses and other useful information of all practising lawyers in Singapore. Note The courts are not in a position to recommend lawyers for your case. Contact a law firm or organisation of your choice directly to understand their fees and services. Apply for legal assistance schemesIf you are in need of a lawyer but unable to afford one, you may apply for the following legal assistance schemes relevant to your case. The Legal Aid Bureau offers help to those who have difficulty affording the fees involved in court proceedings. The Bureau offers legal advice, representation in court and drafting of legal fees. Contact the Ministry of Law Services Centre to find out more about the services offered by the Legal Aid Bureau and how to qualify. The on-site legal clinic (OSLAS) offers 20 minutes of basic legal advice from a volunteer lawyer for free. However, this lawyer will not be able to represent you in court. The OSLAS only applies to those who are seeking legal advice for the first time on a specific legal issue not relating to commercial, corporate or business matters. Contact the CJC to find out more about OSLAS. The Primary Justice Project (PJP) aims to provide parties with basic legal advice and facilitate the settlement of disputes at a fixed fee. The PJP may be suitable for divorce cases in which most ancillary matters are close to settlement. Contact the CJC to find out the following:
Get support and informationThe CJC provides self-represented parties with the following information and practical support services. If you are representing yourself in a family case, the court may refer you to the CJC or other pro-bono agencies for the Friends of Litigants-in-Person (FLiP) programme. It is up to you to decide whether to accept or decline the referral. Under the programme, a volunteer (also known as a court friend) will be assigned to you to:
The volunteer is not allowed to provide legal advice and represent you in court. Contact the CJC to find out how to apply for the FLiP programme. The CJC's Helping to Empower Litigants-in-Person (HELP) Centre provides directions for court procedures and processes for civil matters, evening legal clinics and referrals to appropriate partners for legal and social issues faced by self-represented parties. Contact the CJC to find out more information. You may also contact the following organisations if you need support:
Relevant resourcesYou may wish to refer to the Know the law booklet to find out about commonly encountered areas of the law in layman terms. Is there a free lawyer in Singapore?The Law Society's Criminal Legal Aid Scheme (CLAS) provides pro-bono legal assistance to persons who are facing charges in court for non-death penalty criminal offences and who are unable to afford a lawyer. This is done through the assignment of a volunteer lawyer to handle your case.
What is the threshold to qualify for legal aid?Who can get legal aid? You qualify for legal aid if: You are on a low income or receive income-related benefits, such as income support, income-related ESA or JSA. If your monthly income, excluding PIP or DLA is above £2657 you will not be eligible for legal aid.
Do law Centres give free advice?Law centres offer free legal advice in their centres across the country. They cover topics such as benefits, employment, housing, immigration and asylum, discrimination and debt. To find your local centre, visit the Law Centres Network website.
What is pro bono lawyer Singapore?Established by Singapore's Law Society Pro Bono Services (“LSPBS”), Criminal Legal Aid Scheme (“CLAS”) provides criminal legal assistance to the poor and needy who are unable to afford a lawyer, and are facing charges in a Singapore court for non-death penalty offences.
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