Can’t afford legal fees? Can’t get legal aid?
It’s no secret that divorce is difficult. It involves changes to pretty much every aspect of your life and is a physical, emotional and financial drain.
This is further complicated when there are arguments about how your finances are going to be divided, who is going to live where and who gets to keep the dining room furniture.
What happens if you are not the party with an income? What if you have been the homemaker throughout the marriage and now you have no access to the resources that were available to you during the marriage?
Since April 2013, dramatic cuts to legal aid mean that unless you can evidence that have been the victim of domestic abuse, legal aid is unlikely to be available to you. You know legal advice is necessary and you feel vulnerable but how are you going to pay to fight for what you are entitled to?
Samantha Lee, Partner and family law Solicitor explains, “If there is a property that is going to be sold, there is an agreement we can enter in to with you called a Sears Tooth Agreement. This would enable us to advise you and assist you with financial matters and help you reach a settlement. Our costs are then paid from the proceeds of sale of the property, therefore there are no upfront costs for you.”
Samantha continues, “At Swain & Co we acknowledge that it is difficult to find funds for legal fees, especially if you are not the breadwinner in the marriage, therefore, we can offer this alternative. This helps to ensure you can obtain your own legal advice without worrying about the upfront costs.”
Give us a call today and speak to one of our team and we can discuss whether this option is suitable for your circumstances – 023 92492967.