You may be having difficulty finding a Legal Aid lawyer. Bay Legal Limited Associate, Rebekah Anderton and Solicitor, Kirsten Westwood handle the majority of legal aid work in our office. To see if we have capacity to see you, give us a call. Rebekah and Kirsten can help with a range of legal aid services including parenting, domestic violence and relationship property issues.
Do you qualify?
A range of factors are taken into consideration, including your income. Generally, you cannot earn more than the following amounts to qualify*:
If you qualify for legal aid we will assist you with your application form. To do this, you need to bring the following information into your first appointment with us:
You should also take any letters or documents to do with your case.
You’ll need to tell us about:
If you would like to get a head-start on the application form, download the link below and fill out as much information as possible prior to your appointment with us.
Legal Aid Application Form
*Effective from 1 July 2025
Do you qualify?
A range of factors are taken into consideration, including your income. Generally, you cannot earn more than the following amounts to qualify*:
- Single Applicant (No Dependents): Under $28,984 (gross) per year
- Single Applicant (1 Dependent): Under $45,900 (gross) per year
- Single Applicant (2 Dependents): Under $66,005 (gross) per year
- Partnered Applicant (No Dependents): Under $45,900 (gross) combined household income
- Partnered Applicant (1 Dependent): Under $66,005 (gross) combined household income
- Partnered Applicant (2 Dependents): Under $75,006 (gross) combined household income
- More Dependents: Thresholds increase for each additional child, with amounts around $8,192 more for each
If you qualify for legal aid we will assist you with your application form. To do this, you need to bring the following information into your first appointment with us:
- the address and phone number where you can be contacted at home and/or at work
- your date of birth
- your before-tax income (including wages, Working for Families, Child Support, any type of benefit and ACC payments)
- any savings you have
- the value of any major assets you own (such as a house or car)
- any money you owe (such as hire purchase or other debts)
- how many dependants you have.
You should also take any letters or documents to do with your case.
You’ll need to tell us about:
- whether you have a partner - if so, their finances will also be recorded in the application for legal aid
- if anything changes in your work, family or financial situation.
If you would like to get a head-start on the application form, download the link below and fill out as much information as possible prior to your appointment with us.
Legal Aid Application Form
*Effective from 1 July 2025