Will I get free legal help?

Senile_Student

Hello,

I'm currently having dealings with a solicitor regarding child residency and divorce. I am also going to file for BR which the solicitor has said they can also help me with as I am a full time student and will not have to pay. Does this sound right?

This feels like a scary path to be taking but I really don't have an alternative and reading this forum has been a big help, so thank you to all posters.

tigerfeet2006

You will be eligable to get remission on the court fee only, you will still have to pay the OR's fees.

Please get in touch with some one like National Debtline and get free, impartial advice on BR.

This is from the sticky marked LOOK HERE FIRST-Bankruptcy Help, I strongly suggest you have a read through and check out the links on there https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/1056083

Advice on bankruptcy.

The court/judge will normally ask whether you have taken professional advice that bankruptcy is in your best interest. If they believe you have not taken proper or sufficient advice then your bankruptcy may be refused. There are many places and organisations that you can get advice from, but the ones that people on this board have found most useful are listed below:

Main recommended sources of help:

• Consumer Credit Counselling Service - Website: CCCS Telephone: 0800 138 1111
• National Debtline - Website: National Debtline Telephone: 0808 808 4000
• Citizens Advice Bureau - Website: Citizens Advice or visit your local CAB centre (find nearest)

Others:

• Business Debtline - Website: Business Debtline Telephone: 0800 197 6026
• Christians Against Poverty
• PayPlan
• TaxAid - Help with tax debts.

Any help you need just ask and read all you can.

Senile_Student

Thank you. It seems such a minefield...........:eek:

tigerfeet2006

It is pretty scary when you first start looking but it soon becomes clearer as you read more and ask questions. Well done on starting to sort things out.