Legal Aid Selkirk Manitoba

The purpose of this website is to provide an overview of family law and the legal system in Manitoba as of November 2019. It aims to provide a basic understanding of family law to anyone who wants or needs to know it. Legal Aid Manitoba also provides legal information and referrals to other resources, without an appointment, through staff at the Winnipeg Legal Aid Application Centre and community legal aid offices outside Winnipeg. The Winnipeg Application Centre does not provide legal advice for an individual`s specific case. Eligible individuals who require formal legal representation will be referred to a participating lawyer or private lawyer. Providing legal services to Selkirk and surrounding communities To get legal aid, you must prove that your legal problem is covered by Legal Aid Manitoba and that you cannot afford a private lawyer. Andrew received his Juris Doctor from the University of Manitoba and articled with a Crown corporation in Winnipeg. While in law school, Andrew worked as a legal researcher at the Manitoba Securities Commission, Manitoba`s capital markets and investment regulator. He was also a member of the editorial board of the Canadian Journal of Human Rights; and volunteered at the Legal Aid Centre. You will need to go to a drop-in centre on Tuesday or Thursday from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. to find out if you are eligible for services. At the drop-in, you will meet a law student supervised by lawyers with experience and knowledge of the family law system.

You can get legal information, advice, and pointers to helpful community resources. In some circumstances, you may be entitled to a follow-up appointment to get more support in your case, including step-by-step instructions, filling out forms and writing court documents. The Legal Aid Centre also offers educational workshops on family court procedures, regardless of your income. Before returning to Selkirk, Andrew and Mandy also supported their community by providing free legal information to the public, hosting free estate planning seminars, and distributing free legal information at community events. Hnatiuk Law plans to continue these services; You can watch the Hnatiuk Law banner at events in and around Selkirk! Decisions are made on a case-by-case basis. This is NOT an exhaustive list of the legal issues we cover. You may be eligible for legal aid if you are financially qualified and facing a legal problem, such as: The legal information on this website relates to Canadian laws in the case of federal laws and Manitoba laws in the case of provincial laws. Information on specific legislation in other Canadian provinces may be available on the Links page. If you are applying for legal aid, application fees may apply, with some exceptions.

You do not have to pay the fees if: This website provides general legal information only. Legal information explains the law in general terms and is not specific to a particular case. How the law affects a person depends on the facts of the particular case. We will check your financial situation to determine if you are financially entitled to legal aid. If you qualify, you can get free legal aid or you may have to pay all of your litigation costs at legal aid rates. If you need a lawyer but can`t afford one, Legal Aid Manitoba may be able to help. Your legal fees may be paid in whole or in part, depending on your financial situation and the nature and merits of the case. Significant legal achievements of PILC for Manitobans include the $330 million reimbursement of the MPI, which helps 49 people with developmental disabilities return to their home communities after institutionalization, and Families First: A Manitoba Indigenous Approach to Addressing the Issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. Legal Aid Manitoba provides more representation to more people in more jurisdictions than any other legal aid plan in the province. Our services have a positive impact on the lives of individuals and the overall health of our communities. Legal Aid Centre Telephone: 204-258-3096 Email: info@legalhelpcentre.ca Website: legalhelpcentre.ca/ A person receiving assistance from Legal Aid Manitoba can choose a lawyer or private lawyer who participates in the Manitoba Legal Aid Plan to act on their behalf.

If a person requires a lawyer for a matter outside of Manitoba, it may be possible for Legal Aid Manitoba to obtain one.

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