What We Do
Frequently Asked Questions
Contents
Legal Advice
- Who can get legal advice?
- Do I have to pay for legal advice?
- Where and how can I get legal advice?
- Do I have to call Legal Aid ACT first or can I just turn up at a Legal Aid ACT office?
- Can I get an interpreter or other communication assistance?
- What do I need to do before seeing a lawyer?
- How long will I get to spend with the lawyer?
- What if I need more help?
Lawyers at Court
- Can a duty lawyer help me?
- Do I have to pay?
- What can a duty lawyer do?
- Do I have to book to see a duty lawyer?
- Can I get an interpreter or other communication assistance?
- How should I prepare for court?
- What if I need more help?
Family Dispute Resolution (FDR)
- What is FDR?
- Why should I use FDR?
- How can FDR help me?
- Who can use FDR?
- How much does FDR cost?
- How does FDR work?
- Who can attend the conference?
- Do my children get a say?
- Is the service confidential?
- What if I feel unsafe?
- What is FDR?
Legal Representation
- How do I get legal representation if I can't afford a lawyer?
- Who can help me fill out the application form?
- How do we work out who will get a grant of legal assistance?
- How long does it take to get a grant?
- Can I appeal a decision?
- Is there a limit to the amount of assistance I can get?
- What are the conditions of a grant?
- If I get a grant, is it free?
- How does my lawyer get paid?
General
- Is legal aid free?
- Is personal information kept confidential?
- I've been told there is a 'conflict of interest'? What does this mean?
- If the other party is assisted by Legal Aid ACT does this mean I can't get legal aid?
- What do I do if I need an interpreter?
- What if I have a hearing or speech problem?
- What can I expect from Legal Aid ACT?
- I've been referred to a private solicitor for my free advice. Why can't I see a Legal Aid solicitor? Does this mean I can't apply for Legal Aid?
- Who is eligible for Legal Aid?
- I live in NSW and there is no Legal Aid office where I live - where do I apply?