Civil procedure is the formal legal proceeding that takes place when the claim relates to a civil matter and when the matter concerns your private rights and responsibilities. The person facing the legal problem must be present at the legal opinion. Exceptions are only allowed in cases where this is not possible, for example when the person is in prison or confined to bed. Please check with our staff in advance. Pro bono legal consultations (free) take place by appointment every Friday evening (except during the months of April and November) from 19:00 to 20:30. Legal Clinic applicants must arrive 20 minutes prior to their appointment to have time to register. The legal clinic needs lawyers who have practiced or are currently practising in Singapore and who have experience in family law. Lawyers must be admitted to the Singapore Bar. Copies of documents served, court orders, police reports. After registration, an appointment will be made for you to meet with one of our lawyers at a community legal clinic.
Please be prepared for the fact that there may be a 2-3 week waiting list, so consider other dates when scheduling appointments. You may also find the LegalHelp (www.legalhelp.com.sg) website useful. This is a platform for members of the public in Singapore who need legal help to ask questions of members of the legal fraternity or other members of the public who share similar experiences. LegalHelp is supported by a network of local lawyers who have given their time and effort to help those in need. If you are unable to schedule an appointment at our community legal clinics, you can contact the other clinics listed here for free legal advice. For survivors of sexual assault (including sexual harassment), please contact our Sexual Assault Care Centre (helpline: 6779-0282, email: sacc@aware.org.sg). The SACC can arrange legal advice to inform you of your legal options and provide you with general advice about your case. For more information about our legal clinic, please see the frequently asked questions below. Do you have any other questions? On this page you will find more information about AWARE`s services. Can my friend or family member accompany me to the Legal Clinic? If you are facing a legal issue in a personal matter (investment, business and professional matters are not covered) and you have never sought legal advice and/or cannot afford to pay for a lawyer, you can call us to make an appointment for free basic legal advice at our community legal clinics. These clinics take place from Monday to Thursday (except holidays and the eve of holidays).
At the legal clinic, you can get individual advice for 20 minutes. The Office of Mayors and the Law Society of Singapore signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 12 September 2014 to establish the Community Legal Pro Bono Services Network to support Singaporeans in need and permanent residents seeking legal advice and information. Following the Legal Clinic, we share with you internal and external resources that may be relevant to your needs and try to provide the additional support needed. Call our helpline (1800-777-5555) for more information. All appointments at legal clinics must be made in advance and walk-in visits are not accepted. The helpline is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 6pm. If you are a Singaporean or permanent resident living in Singapore and are facing a legal issue related to a personal matter, such as: Our Know the Law Now brochure has helped thousands of people with general civil law, family matters, criminal procedures, employment, estate planning and transactions. Before making an appointment for a lawyer, it may be helpful to refer to this booklet, which is written in lay language for the general public. What can I expect in terms of legal advice? The volunteer lawyer will provide you with general advice based on the information you provide.
They are not intended to replace or supplement the need for professional legal advice and/or legal action. The role of a legal clinic lawyer is to provide you with general advice so that they are not able to review your specific legal case or documentation before the appointment. That is, you can send questions to the lawyer with the accompanying details on the registration form. As this is a free service, you cannot go back to a follow-up consultation on the same topic. A civil action is brought either by you or by a company and organization with their own legal personality. An appointment is required prior to the consultation, which is usually a 20-minute one-on-one consultation with a qualified lawyer. Registered residents must bring their ID and documents. The consultation is free of charge.
If you require the services of a lawyer, please contact the Law Society of Singapore. If you require subsidized legal services, contact the Legal Aid Office. Here are some common legal issues we can help with: The times and dates of our legal clinic vary depending on the topic you need advice on. Contact us via the helpline (1800-777-5555) for more information. The Legal Clinic is designed as a unique service. However, our lawyers can advise you on various issues in different sessions, such as divorce in one session and protection orders in another. Please note, however, that you are unlikely to see the same lawyer twice. Write to us or call us via Whatsapp and request your free 30-minute consultation. Our 24-hour hotline is always available for your requests. The SMU Pro Bono Centre legal clinic is operated by the SMU Pro Bono Centre with the assistance of volunteer lawyers and SMU law students. The Legal Clinic began operations in 2013 and transitioned from bi-weekly to weekly in 2017. It is used to facilitate access to justice each year for approximately 300 applicants who cannot afford a lawyer.
Disclaimer: The legal advice given at these sessions is provided for informational and convenience purposes only and is not intended to replace, replace or supplement any legal advice and legal actions that may be required in any case. Volunteer lawyers are legally required to stop working for participants in these free legal clinics. Get free legal advice and answer your questions. Need more help? Find out how you can hire our lawyers to advise you. AWARE cannot advise you on where to find a lawyer or provide legal aid. We do not have lawyers who can act on your behalf. ACARE`s legal services are limited to the clinic, which is a free one-time 20-minute consultation. We are unable to disclose the identity or location of our Legal Clinic lawyers. For ethical reasons, they are not able to represent you in court.
And if you`ve never sought legal advice or can`t afford a lawyer, you may be able to get free legal advice at the Law Society`s Pro Bono Services community legal clinics. In Singapore, the husband has the legal responsibility and duty to provide for the wife or ex-wife or to contribute to her maintenance (e.g. reasonable costs of accommodation, clothing, food and education). There are volunteer lawyers and legal advisors who provide legal advice in some community clubs. Look for legal advice at community clubs near you. Please note that we reserve the right to refuse applications for appointment from candidates who do not meet the criteria for this free legal notice.
