LEGAL HELP
Finding The Proper Help
It is important for you to get the help that you need when going through a family related issue, especially when it involves child custody. There are options such as lawyers, legal aid and even a few others to help you through the hard times. Listed below are resources to help you get the most efficient and effective help.
Legal Aid
Legal aid is here to help families in need of help with the law but can not afford a lawyer, or any legal advice. Those financially eligible for legal aid may access full representation services from a lawyer appointed by legal aid for most family law matters such as the following:
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Separation
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Divorce
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Protection/ Prevention orders
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Domestic abuse
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Child custody/ Support matters
To find out if you qualify for legal aid check out Legalaidmb.ca
Note: Each province has their own legal aid website and some qualifications may vary.
Finding a Lawyer
It is important to get a lawyer who is experienced and specializes in family law. An important question to ask yourself when finding a family law attorney is, do they seem honest? pay attention to their tactics, plans and actions to help with your battle.
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how long have you been practicing law?
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does the attorney have experience in custody battles, or family law situations?
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how many cases has he or she dealt with?
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how successful have their cases been?
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Note: Some information came from anonymous sources