Family - Legal aid
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Recht und Verbraucherschutz
Procedure
1. application (informal, written)
2. authorisation by decision either
- with monthly instalments or
- without installment
(depending on the personal and economic situation of the applicant).
More information
The written form of the request is sufficient
Filling in the form: 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:
- substantial improvements in his or her economic situation and/or
- a change of address
without being requested to do so and without delay to the court:
- during the proceedings and
- within 4 years of the end of the procedure
Otherwise, the grant of procedural aid will be cancelled and the total costs will have to be paid.
The grant of legal aid refers ONLY to own costs. Costs of the opposing party are not covered by the grant of legal aid (Sec. 123 ZPO). That is to say..: If the party entitled to legal aid is unsuccessful in the proceedings (costs are ordered on him), he must bear the costs of the other party.
