Family - Legal aid
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Verbraucherschutz, Compliance und Recht
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Recht und Verbraucherschutz
Procedure
1. application (informal, in writing)
2. approval by resolution either
- with monthly installments or
- without installments
(depending on the personal and financial situation of the applicant).
More information
Written application is sufficient
Completion instructions: http: //www.buergerservice.bremen.de/sixcms/media.php/5/Erkl%E4rung%20%FCber%20die%20pers%F6nlichen%20und%20wirtschaftlichen%20Verh%E4ltnisse.pdf
Incomplete and incorrect information may result in the revocation of the permit and criminal prosecution.
An affidavit may be required.
The applicant must
- significant improvements in his/her financial situation and/or
- a change in his/her address
notify the court immediately and without being asked:
- during the proceedings and
- within 4 years of the conclusion of the proceedings
Otherwise the approval of the legal aid will be revoked and the total costs must be paid.
The grant of legal aid relates ONLY to your own costs. Costs incurred by the other party are not covered by the legal aid grant (Section 123 ZPO). This means: If the person entitled to legal aid is unsuccessful in the proceedings (costs are imposed on them), they must bear the costs of the other party.
