Legal Aid eligibility

Hi

I left the matrimonial home in 2009 and divorced my ex in 2011. I left with nothing after 12 years of marriage with no children involved. I have tried everything short of going to court to get an agreed settlement from the ex to no avail. We had /have a property worth 380000 and a joint mortgage of 180000. I ran a B&B from the property previously and carried out all of the grounds maintenance and operation of the house and now clean for a living just to MEM. I earn around £1000 a month and my rent is £400. I have tried and been turned down for legal aid because my capital is too much. It isn''t accessible though and I have no other real means of paying to take the ex to court. Can anyone tell me if the LSC have gotten my Legal Aid claim wrong? If so, how can I go about making sure they understand my actual situation. My ex is now co-habiting in my former home that I still have an interest in as joint owner (I do not pay the mortgage) and living the life of riley whilst I struggle. I want the court to decide on a fair settlement given that there is a large amount of equity in the house plus there were other assets that he has subsequently sold and kept the money. I''m at the end of my tether. Please help..

Hi I was turned down for legal aid whilst on a part time 6 month temporary contract earning 600 per month. I''m now unemployed & am receiving legal aid but having to pay 180 per month contributions even though I have no income...? So don''t be too surprised you were turned down.

I will also most likely have to pay back the statutory charge out of any settlement at the end of my case could be thousands.

Someone else may be able to give advice perhaps representing yourself.