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. Community Legal Education Association Telephone (for legal matters): 204-943-2382 or 204-943-2305 Telephone (for legal reference): 204-943-3602 Toll Free: 1-800-262-8800 Email: info@communitylegal.mb.ca Website: www.communitylegal.mb.ca We will assess your financial situation to determine if you are financially eligible for 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. 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. Contact information for all Legal Aid Manitoba offices can be found in the Resources section of this website. If you have questions about Legal Aid Manitoba services, including service hours, call 204-985-8500 in Winnipeg, toll-free outside Winnipeg at 1-800-261-2960, or visit Legal Aid Manitoba`s website in www.legalaid.mb.ca. 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. Legal Aid Manitoba provides free or affordable legal advice to low-income adults and youth, as well as public interest groups. 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.
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. You are an individual or a group. They bring legal actions that affect the law or groups of people, including human rights cases, indigenous rights, consumer rights, poverty and environmental protection. 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. You need help with a legal mental health problem, such as if you are being held against your will in a mental health facility. 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. 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. 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: Each section of this website covers important legal issues generally, without focusing on the rights of a particular family member or family type. Lawyers are available online at www.YellowPages.ca and through other search engines such as www. Google.ca. This website is provided for general legal information purposes 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. If you are applying for legal aid, application fees may apply, with some exceptions. You do not have to pay the fee if: Legal Aid Manitoba does not deal with real estate transactions, divisions of assets, wills and estates, corporate or business matters, or civil actions such as people suing each other.
However, the Community Law Centre at the University of Manitoba may be able to help people with small claims. Read more You are appealing a decision about your government benefits, such as social assistance, Canada Pension Plan disability or workers` compensation. Read more Your child has been abducted and taken into the care of a child protection agency. Continue reading The Law Society of Manitoba`s Lawyer Search Directory can help you find a specific lawyer in Manitoba. You can search by first or last name, law firm name or municipality in Manitoba. They face problems with imprisonment or probation, or have been charged with a serious crime that could result in jail time or job loss, including serious crimes such as murder and less serious crimes such as drug possession. Read more If you have any questions about the Legal Aid Centre, including available services, hours of operation, or how to register for workshops, contact: You are facing issues such as eviction or health and safety issues with your home. Read more To schedule a free preliminary consultation, contact: You need help with issues such as child safety, custody, child support, child abduction, separation, divorce, domestic violence or spousal support. If your household income is less than $50,000 and you don`t already have a lawyer to help you with your family law, the Legal Aid Centre can help you determine your options and next steps. Applications can be submitted to the Legal Aid Manitoba Winnipeg Application Centre at 100 287 Broadway Avenue, or to one of Manitoba`s community legal aid offices, or through a private lawyer participating in the plan.
