WAIHI LAW

If you can't afford a lawyer, you can apply for legal aid for Family Court proceedings and family disputes. 

To decide whether you can afford a lawyer, Legal Aid Services will consider:

• how much you earn before tax

• the value of your assets, such as house and car

• how many financially dependent children you have

• If you have a partner living with you, their finances will also be considered

See more on the New Zealand Government Website 

Legal Aid is available to all clients who meet Legal Services financial thresholds.

Current Thresholds (as from 02 July 2018) (maximum income) are;

A)   $23,820 per year for a single applicant with no dependent children

B)   $37,772 per year for an applicant with –

-       a spouse or partner; or

-       1 dependent child

C)   $54,245 per year for an applicant with –

-       a spouse or partner and 1 dependent child; or

-       2 dependent children

D)   $61,642 per year for an applicant with –

-       a spouse or partner and 2 dependent children; or

-       3 dependent children

E)   $68,882per year for an applicant with –

-       a spouse or partner and 3 dependent children; or

-       4 dependent children

F)   $77,002 per year for an applicant with –

-       a spouse or partner; or

-       5 dependent children

G)   More than 5 dependent children add $7124 for each additional child