3.4 Divorce

Legal aid is available for a court application relating to divorce or nullity of marriage.

To be eligible for legal aid the applicant must satisfy:

It would not be reasonable to expect the applicant for legal aid to conduct the proceedings due to:

  • the complexity of the matter, and
  • the personal circumstances of the applicant.

Note: See Family guideline 3.15 Complexity and personal circumstances.

Note: Where the applicant for legal aid is in custody see Family guideline 3.2.

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