If you've been affected by recent flooding and need legal help, call the Disaster Response Legal Service NSW on 1800 801 529 between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday or visit the DRLS website for more information.
3.7 Appeals
Legal aid is available for appeals in family law and child support matters. To be eligible for legal aid, the applicant must satisfy:
- the Means Test;
- the Merit Test;
- the Forum Test.
Legal Aid NSW may fund an Independent Children’s Lawyer in an appeal where Legal Aid NSW is satisfied the issue on appeal requires the participation of the Independent Children’s Lawyer to represent the best interests of the child.
To be eligible for legal aid the Independent Children’s Lawyer participation in the appeal must satisfy:
- the Merit Test, and
- the Forum Test.
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