What do you need to tell us about your finances?

We use criteria set by the Scottish Parliament to decide if an applicant qualifies financially for legal aid.

You must show that you are financially eligible or your solicitor cannot do any work for you. They need to know about your income, savings and children or other people you are supporting.

You may also have to give information about a partner if they live with you.

If you do not provide us with information and documentation about your finances we may:

• • Not be able to deal with your application.
  • Have to refuse your application.
  • Have to ask you to pay more than perhaps you may need to.

Our staff will always be happy to help you with any enquiries about your application, particularly with regard to the documents you need to provide.

For civil cases you can call the Financial Assessment Unit on 0131 560 2164.

For criminal cases, you can call Criminal Applications on 0131 560 2138.

For children's cases you can call on 0131 560 2118.