Legal Aid Civil Litigation

What is Legal Aid?

The Legal Aid Agency helps meet the costs of legal advice and representation at Court. To qualify, there is a certain criterion that needs to be met for financial assistance.

How do I know whether I am eligible?

For us to be able to assess whether you are eligible for Legal Aid, we will require the following information and supporting evidence: -

• Your income
• Details of any benefits
• Your savings
• Your assets, including any properties owned by you.

The required information will also need to be provided on behalf of your partner (if applicable).

PLEASE NOTE: Legal Aid may not cover all of the associated costs of your present case. You may be required to: -

• Pay some of the costs upfront
• Pay back a portion of the costs if you are successful (win) your case. This includes any property.

What does Legal Aid cover at Gomer Williams Solicitors?

1. Housing Disputes
2. Debt Disputes

Housing Disputes

Should you be eligible for Legal Aid, we will be able to assist in the following housing disputes: -

• Possession Proceedings & Evictions by Landlords
• Challenging homelessness decisions by the Local Authority
• Disrepair issues within your property
• Harassment & illegal evictions
• Loss of accommodation for asylum seekers

Debt Disputes

Should you be eligible for Legal Aid, we will be able to assist in the following debt disputes: -

• Possession Proceedings
• Evictions by your mortgage lender
• Enforcement of Court Judgements following the Order for Sale of your home
• Challenging a creditor’s bankruptcy petition

Should you wish to pursue the above-mentioned dispute(s), or find that you are involved in the above-mentioned dispute(s) and are concerned as to how you are able to fund litigation; please get in touch with a member of our Dispute Resolution Department here at Gomer Williams & Co.