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Hi,
I have been on the edge on submitting a C100 & C1A for a couple of months, this has not been done yet for various reasons.
Now I have read that legal aid will not be available for my ex as of April 13th which is obviously a good thing for me as it leaves us on a more level playing field.
So far she has sent me some solicitors letters and initiated mediation, all of which I know she can not afford so think she must have legal aid help. She has warned me that she is about to go back to her solicitors for a revised contact agreement (we don't have any court orders etc just verbal agreements so far). Do I take it she will already have been awarded a certificate for legal aid for when this reaches court? or can she only apply for that once I submit my C100 & C1A?
Many thanks in advance
HI, i'm in same boat as you... your not alone...
If it can wait then wait...... no doubt she hasent been keeping records etc.. ( hope you have)
As far as i understand (may not be correct) when legal aid stops she will have to represent herself unless she pays for solicitor, I got social worker on my side now as stopping contact is not a good thing unless your abusive etc..
It took quite a while to get them involved but worth it.
anyway good luck man 😉
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