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Safety order court hearing: Should I go with or without a solicitor?

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  • 11-11-2020 2:38pm
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    Hiddden
    Registered Users Posts: 106 ✭✭


    I got my protection order against my soon to be ex-husband after getting rejected the first time.

    Now I have the court hearing for the safety order coming soon. I think he has got a solicitor.

    I have a full time job, so I don't think I'd qualify for free legal aid. The few solicitors I called gave me a quote of 700-900 euros for this one and only case which would involve a Zoom session to get the evidences ready and the attendance in the court on the day.

    Is there a more affordable way I could have?

    Women's aid offer someone to accompany you to the court, but they sounded iffy about it due to the virus.

    Has anyone gone to the court without a solicitor? How has it worked? Any tips are appreciated.
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    Edgware
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    In the absence of your own solicitor you will need to be very confident in your ability to present your case for the issuing of a safety order.
    Legal aid for civil cases can be quite limited. The fact that a Protection Order was issued indicates that there was reasonable grounds for believing you were at risk but this will only last until you get a Safety Order. I strongly adviee that you get a solicitor. Explain your financial situation and some arrangement may deal with payment. Womens Aid might be able to assist in identifying a solicitor with good knowledge of Family Law

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    I agree with Edgware


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