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railway Posted - 16 September 2011 : 14:19:16
I am about to declare bankruptcy. I am also in the process of issuing court proceeding for contact for my children. I am currently paying my solicitor fees as a private client. My question is, once i have paid my surplus income to pay the creditors, i will no longer have any surplus income to pay my legal fees. Would i be eligable to receive legal aid while i am a bankrupt? I would have no disposeable income, but not sure if i would meet the criteria of legal aid as it is in essence my fault due to declaring bankruptcy.
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debtinfo Posted - 17 September 2011 : 09:25:42
you would only be able to get legal aid if you ordinarily meet the criteria, the bankruptcy should not change that, but, if you dont qualify and would have to pay an IPA, then that IPA should be reduced or stopped if the expenditure is essential,thats the overall rule, the OR in your case has to make a decision of what is essential but in my opinion this would qualify
Viki.W Posted - 16 September 2011 : 22:05:44
Hi railway,

Have you spoken to the CAB? They should be able to tell you.

I personally don't know but another forum member might so hang on for more replies.





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