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Court fees for petiton!

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2009newbie
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20 Jan 09 #80508 by 2009newbie

Topic started by 2009newbie

I tried to submit my petition today - I'm desperate too. £300 - with all my current outgoings, being left with a lot of debt to clear up by myself, there was no way I could do it.

Some of these debts, the biggest one is to a personal friend, who needs the debt cleared by May, for his own financially need. He wants to remortgage in May and this debt is on credit card on his name, so he really needs all his other debts, including this one cleared - so it's not really negotiable.

Does anyone have any suggestions or places like a charity that can help pay for the petition. Of course it look like if I were unemployed, not only would I get a solicitor, because at the moment I'm representing myself, which together with a non-molestation order I recently took out is having a toll on me, so much so that I have been signed off work.

Any contribution would be most greatfull lol (weak attempt at humour - sorry, its been a bad week)

Elle
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23 Jan 09 #81465 by Elle

Reply from Elle

Are you not entitled to legal aid?

Court fees can be waived depending on financial status.

Info is available in wki library and on Court web sites

Elle

Mneme
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09 Feb 09 #87891 by Mneme

Reply from Mneme

HI 2009 - Elle is right, court fees can be waived depending on financial circumstances. I rang the court and they talked me through my own situation and it looks like I won't have to pay them. They were very helpful.
Good luck.

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