
{"id":1249,"date":"2024-03-19T00:38:44","date_gmt":"2024-03-19T00:38:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nulegalaid.com\/?page_id=1249"},"modified":"2024-12-13T14:35:29","modified_gmt":"2024-12-13T14:35:29","slug":"kivalliq-legal-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nulegalaid.com\/iu\/kivalliq-legal-services\/","title":{"rendered":"\u146d\u1559\u14ea\u14d5\u1585 \u14aa\u14d5\u1490\u1466\u144e\u148d \u1431\u1528\u1505\u14ef\u1548\u144e\u158f\u1466"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"PageTop\" class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-c8dfa9e0 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-ast-global-color-5-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-ast-global-color-5-background-color has-background is-style-nla is-style-wide\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:40px\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-lsbn\">Kivalliq Legal Services<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ClinicContact\" class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-43e882f4 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"ClinicIcons\" class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-7f559234\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-f8a48132\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-a9638eba\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image aligncenter uagb-block-c881e941 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-center is-style-rounded\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><a class=\"\" href=\"\/family-law\/\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nulegalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/LSBN_Family_Law_Colour.svg ,https:\/\/nulegalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/LSBN_Family_Law_Colour.svg 780w, https:\/\/nulegalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/LSBN_Family_Law_Colour.svg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/nulegalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/LSBN_Family_Law_Colour.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-16256\" width=\"140\" height=\"140\" title=\"Family Law\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-lsbnalt\"><a href=\"\/family-law\/\">Family Law<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-eaf94309\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image aligncenter uagb-block-23f66349 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-center is-style-rounded\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><a class=\"\" href=\"\/criminal-law\/\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nulegalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/LSBN_Criminal_Law_Colour.svg ,https:\/\/nulegalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/LSBN_Criminal_Law_Colour.svg 780w, https:\/\/nulegalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/LSBN_Criminal_Law_Colour.svg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/nulegalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/LSBN_Criminal_Law_Colour.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-16254\" width=\"140\" height=\"140\" title=\"Criminal Law\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-lsbnalt\"><a href=\"\/criminal-law\/\">Criminal Law<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-eda1d59f\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image aligncenter uagb-block-cadd103c wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-center is-style-rounded\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><a class=\"\" href=\"\/civil-law\/\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nulegalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/LSBN_Civil_Law_Colour.svg ,https:\/\/nulegalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/LSBN_Civil_Law_Colour.svg 780w, https:\/\/nulegalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/LSBN_Civil_Law_Colour.svg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/nulegalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/LSBN_Civil_Law_Colour.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-16252\" width=\"140\" height=\"140\" title=\"Civil Law\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-lsbnalt\"><a href=\"\/civil-law\/\">Civil Law<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ClinicInfo\" class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-31f4bb8f\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-e873533b\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-lsbn has-ast-global-color-5-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7927e3d14b59daf3fda4181f7cedfde7\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:32px;margin-left:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">Contact This Clinic<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-58f67cbb\"><div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-72b6feb9\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M168.3 499.2C116.1 435 0 279.4 0 192C0 85.96 85.96 0 192 0C298 0 384 85.96 384 192C384 279.4 267 435 215.7 499.2C203.4 514.5 180.6 514.5 168.3 499.2H168.3zM192 256C227.3 256 256 227.3 256 192C256 156.7 227.3 128 192 128C156.7 128 128 156.7 128 192C128 227.3 156.7 256 192 256z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">420 Rankin Inlet<br>Nunavut, X0C 0G0<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-9aabd804\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg 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90.26 125.5 159.5 159.5l44.08-53.8c8.688-10.78 23.69-14.51 36.47-8.975l108.5 46.51C506.1 357.2 514.6 372.4 511.2 387z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">1-866-606-9400<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-eda43385\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 512C114.6 512 0 397.4 0 256C0 114.6 114.6 0 256 0C397.4 0 512 114.6 512 256C512 397.4 397.4 512 256 512zM232 256C232 264 236 271.5 242.7 275.1L338.7 339.1C349.7 347.3 364.6 344.3 371.1 333.3C379.3 322.3 376.3 307.4 365.3 300L280 243.2V120C280 106.7 269.3 96 255.1 96C242.7 96 231.1 106.7 231.1 120L232 256z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">Monday-Friday<br>9am-5pm<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"AboutClinic\" class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-0d17d5e2 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-2af2b143\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-c10c6e84\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image aligncenter uagb-block-ae20789f wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-center\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nulegalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/KLS-Front-935x1024.jpg ,https:\/\/nulegalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/KLS-Front.jpg 780w, https:\/\/nulegalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/KLS-Front.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/nulegalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/KLS-Front-935x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-15125\" width=\"660\" height=\"407\" title=\"KLS Front\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"InfoAlign\" class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-04652666\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-lsbnalt ContentLeft\">LEARN MORE<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-default ContentLeft\" style=\"margin-top:40px;margin-bottom:40px\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-lsbnalt ContentLeft\" style=\"margin-bottom:16px\">About the Clinic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left is-style-dark18\">The office provides criminal law representation for residents in Rankin Inlet, Baker Lake, Chesterfield Inlet, Repulse Bay, Arviat, Coral Harbour and Whale Cove. We have three resident criminal lawyers working in our Rankin Inlet office who travel to the other communities for the court circuits and occasionally at other times. Our two resident family law lawyers provide family law representation to clients, with legal aid certificates, throughout Nunavut.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-color uagb-columns__stack-tablet uagb-columns__valign-top uagb-columns__gap-5 alignfull uagb-block-36a596f6 uagb-columns__columns-3 uagb-columns__max_width-theme\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-3\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-0d32e8f0\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"is-style-dark18\">We also answer the toll free Family Law Line for Nunavut residents throughout the territory and provide summary advice family law consultations free of charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-dark18\">Our Rankin Inlet office staff includes a reception\/administrative assistant. We have two resident court workers and one in Arviat who assist with all manner of duties within and outside of court including taking legal aid applications and serving documents.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-ec178603\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-f0ad9939\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"is-style-dark18\">Kivalliq Legal Services does not have a poverty\/civil lawyer but we can refer clients to the appropriate lawyer in the other two legal clinics in Nunavut. We also provide commissioner of oaths and notarization services for persons who can attend personally in our offices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-dark18\">We are closed on statutory holidays and for most of the Christmas school break each year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"LegalApp\" class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-6ce9a529 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-c1b7846c\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-lsbn is-style-light16\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">NEED LEGAL AID ASSISTANCE?<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" style=\"margin-top:40px;margin-bottom:40px\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-lsbn\">Legal Aid Application Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-light18\" style=\"margin-top:32px;margin-bottom:32px\">To qualify for legal aid, you must fill out an application with a court worker in your nearest regional clinic. The worker will ask you to provide details on what you are looking for help with, as well as two pieces of ID and two current pay stubs. If you aren\u2019t working, you may be asked for proof of income support, the last two years of your CRA Notice of Assessment, or anything else to provide your financial position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-lsbnyellow\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/nulegalaid.com\/legal-aid-application\/\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"FAQfamily\" class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-733ac1cd alignfull uagb-is-root-container\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-lsbnalt\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"FAQsub\" class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-9cd703f3 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq uagb-faq__outer-wrap uagb-block-91789e34 uagb-faq-icon-row uagb-faq-layout-accordion uagb-faq-expand-first-false uagb-faq-inactive-other-true uagb-faq__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap uagb-faq-equal-height     \" data-faqtoggle=\"true\" role=\"tablist\"><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/nulegalaid.com\\\/iu\\\/kivalliq-legal-services\\\/\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is Legal Aid?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Nunavut Legal Aid (also known as the Legal Services Board of Nunavut \\u201cLSB\\u201d) provides lawyers to Nunavummiut who have legal problems and want help from a lawyer. We have criminal lawyers, family lawyers, and civil lawyers. We have clinics in Iqaluit, Rankin Inlet, and Cambridge Bay, as well as court workers throughout our smaller communities.<br><br>Nunavut Legal Aid is also responsible for providing community legal education throughout the territory and developing programs related to legal education to reduce legal barriers for Nunavummiut.<br><br>To access Legal Aid, we require you to complete an application. If you are financially eligible and require a service we offer, you will likely be assigned a lawyer. You do not need to apply for Legal Aid to ask a question or call a lawyer from the RCMP detachment.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is a Legal Aid Lawyer?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Lawyers at Legal Aid provide legal services to Nunavummiut. A lawyer will help guide you through the legal system and can help explain your options. A lawyer may go to a court date for you, they can argue your case in court, or they may help you negotiate a settlement. A lawyer is someone you can trust, and they are not allowed to talk to other people about your case except in a few situations.<br><br>Our staff lawyers are based in Nunavut at our three regional clinics. They also travel to communities on court circuits. Some lawyers we use are based in the south and come to Nunavut to provide assistance for circuits or complicated cases (commonly called \\u201cpanel lawyers\\u201d). All our lawyers are licensed by the Law Society of Nunavut to practice law in Nunavut.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How much does a Legal Aid Lawyer Cost?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"All lawyers provided by Legal Aid Nunavut are free of charge. Legal Aid is funded in part through the Government of Nunavut and Department of Justice.<br><br>In some circumstances, if you do not meet the financial eligibility, you may be offered a lawyer from Legal Aid if you make a financial contribution to your legal fees. This is called a \\u201ccontribution agreement\\u201d. The decision to offer you a contribution agreement is at the discretion of the CEO.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"I speak Inuktitut, do you have interpreters?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes. Each office has court workers that speak Inuktitut. Our community court workers also speak Inuktitut. We understand the importance of being able to understand your lawyer and ask questions in Inuktitut. Our court workers will be able to interpret for you during meetings with a lawyer and can help you ask your lawyer questions. 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We will ensure your application and file are not shared with that individual. If you have concerns, you can contact the legal aid clinic in one of the other regions and they will be happy to help you.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What documents do I need for my application?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"You will need to provide <strong>two (2) pieces of valid ID<\\\/strong>, one which must be photo ID, and your income information:<br><br><strong>1. <\\\/strong>Valid ID includes an Identification Card, driver's license, passport, NTI or other Indigenous identification card, health card, or a birth certificate.<br><br><strong>2. <\\\/strong>Income information includes at least two recent paystubs or social benefits deposits (EI, social assistance, disability). We may ask for your last two Notices of Assessment from Canada Revenue Agency. You may be asked to provide more information about your income if we have any questions.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Why does Legal Aid ask about the number of members in my household?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"We use this information to decide if you are eligible for legal aid. The number of people in your household (all people living in the same house) and your personal gross income will affect your eligibility to received legal aid.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How do I send document for my application to Legal Aid?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"If you are applying for legal aid and need to send us documents, you should contact the regional clinic where you applied and ask how to get your documents to us.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"I do not live in Nunavut. Can I apply for legal aid in Nunavut?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Normally, you need to be a resident of Nunavut to be eligible for legal aid.<br><br>If you have a court matter in Nunavut but do not live in Nunavut, you may still be eligible if:<br><strong>\\u2022 <\\\/strong>You have significant ties to Nunavut including being born or raised in<br><strong>\\u2022<\\\/strong> If you think you should qualify for Legal Aid, we recommend that you apply and explain why you should be eligible on your application. The decision to waive the residency requirement is at the discretion of our CEO.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Can I apply for Legal Aid if I have criminal charges in another province?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Unfortunately, our lawyers can only help you if your criminal charges are in Nunavut. You will need to apply for legal aid in the province where your charges are from.<br><br>You can also contact the Law Society of Nunavut to find a lawyer who is allowed to practice in other provinces and who is used to helping clients from Nunavut.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"My contact information and\\\/or income information has changed since I applied. What should I<br>do?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It is important to keep us updated if your contact information changes (phone number, email address, residential address, mailing address) or if your income information changes (new employer, new salary, new job title). If you have a lawyer, please provide this information to your lawyer directly. If you do not have a lawyer, please contact your regional clinic to update your information.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"I previously had a lawyer from Legal Aid. Do I need to apply again? Will I be given the same<br>lawyer?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes, you will need to do a new application for legal aid for each of your matters. You will need to do an application even if you are applying for the same type of lawyer (i.e. you had criminal charges in the past and were arrested again or you applied for child support and want to change the amount or you were abused by police in the past and were abused again).<br><br>We cannot guarantee that you will be given the same lawyer.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Where can I find a lawyer if I do not qualify for Legal Aid?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"You will need to hire a lawyer yourself. We recommend you contact the Law Society of Nunavut for help finding a lawyer.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"I was denied legal aid because I do not qualify. Is there anything I can do?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"You can ask us to reconsider the denial of your application. You will be sent a letter with information on how to appeal our decision to deny your application. Please click here for information on <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/nulegalaid.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/04\\\/appealing_denial_policy.pdf\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noreferrer noopener\\\"><strong>how to appeal a denial<\\\/strong><\\\/a>.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"My situation has changed, can I reapply for Legal Aid?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"You are able to re-apply for legal aid at any time. It is helpful to explain in your application what has changed since you last applied and why you believe that you are eligible for legal aid now.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"I have court tomorrow and I do not have a lawyer. What should I do?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"You may talk to one of our lawyers at the courthouse when you go to court tomorrow. It is very important that you go to court if you have a court date, even if you do not have a lawyer yet. You will often be given a short amount of time to apply for legal aid or hire a lawyer yourself. We recommend you apply immediately after court.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"I have been charged and want a lawyer. Can I apply for legal aid?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"If you are in police custody, you will be given the chance to call Legal Aid from the RCMP detachment for free and a lawyer will explain your rights to you. You do not need to complete an application for this. It is your right to speak with a lawyer after arrest.<br><br>If you have been released or are in custody, you can apply for legal aid. If you financially qualify and you were charged with a crime we cover, we will provide you with a lawyer.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Someone I know has criminal charges, where should they call to speak with a lawyer?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"You should have that person contact their regional office. They can speak with a lawyer, and they should apply for legal aid. If the person wants, you can help them make that phone call, or you can come into the clinic with them. We encourage clients to bring a support person if that will make them more comfortable with an unfamiliar situation.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"My child was arrested, what can I do to help them?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"You should have your child apply for legal aid. You can help them call our clinic or you can bring them to a clinic in person.<br><br>If your child is under 18, you are allowed to attend court with them, go to meeting with your child\\u2019s lawyer, and ask the lawyer any questions you have.<br><br>If your child is over 18, we can only speak to you about your child\\u2019s case if your child has given us permission to speak with you. If your child has not told us we can speak with you, our staff will not be able to give you any information about their court case.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"I have a criminal record. Who can I contact to get help applying for a record suspension<br>(pardons)?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Currently, Legal Aid does not help with applying for a record suspension. The forms to apply fora record suspension are available from the Government of Canada. You can find more information here: https:\\\/\\\/www.canada.ca\\\/en\\\/parole-board\\\/services\\\/record-suspensions.html\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"I have family court issues. Can I apply for legal aid?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"If you have children and are wanting to apply for child support or request decision-making responsibility and parenting time (custody and access), we can likely help if you meet our financial eligibility. We can also help with some divorces if you and your spouse have minor children or other qualifying concerns (i.e. spousal support).<br><br>Legal Aid does not provide lawyers to help you resolve only property issues (i.e. houses and bank accounts) or divorces where there are no minor children. If this applies to you, we recommend you contact the Law Society of Nunavut to get help finding a private lawyer. You can also find out more information on divorce here: https:\\\/\\\/www.nunavutcourts.ca\\\/index.php\\\/forms\\\/category\\\/145-divorce-forms\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"The Department of Family Services (Social Services) contacted me. Can I apply for legal aid?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes, we encourage anyone who has been contacted or visited by The Government of Nunavut\\u2019s Department of Family Services to apply for legal aid. For example, if you have been asked to sign a Plan of Care or Service Agreement, we recommend that you call Legal Aid to apply for and speak with a lawyer about your rights and what can happen if you sign such an agreement.<br><br>If your children have been removed from your home by Family Services, you are presumed to be eligible for legal aid. This means that a lawyer will help you right away, but you still need to complete an application. If you are not financially eligible, we will work with you to help you find<br>a new lawyer. Our priority is helping you and your children through your child welfare matter to make sure yours and your children\\u2019s rights are protected. \"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"My child was given documents from the Department of Family Services. What happens next?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"If your child is over 12 years old, your child has the right to participate in court. Family Services must serve them with the documents for your child welfare case.<br><br>Your child also has the right to have a lawyer if they want to participate in court. Legal Aid will provide your child with a lawyer. Your child will be able to talk to their lawyer about what they want, and the lawyer will attend court for your child.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"I\\u2019m in an abusive relationship, what can Legal Aid do to help?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"If you need urgent legal help with a family issue, call us right away or ask someone at a shelter to contact us with you. When you apply for legal aid, please tell the court worker that you are experiencing abuse as this may affect how quickly your application is processed.<br><br>We also recommend that you speak with a criminal lawyer.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"I want to get an Emergency Protection Order (EPO), can I apply for legal aid?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Legal Aid does not provide lawyers to help people apply for an emergency protection order. You can get help from your local Community Justice Outreach Worker.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"I have an EPO against me, can I apply for legal aid to argue it?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Legal Aid does not provide lawyers to help people respond to and argue that an emergency protection order is not needed. We recommend you speak with your local Community Justice Outreach Worker.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"I want to make a will and\\\/or power of attorney, where can I get help?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Legal Aid does not cover wills and powers of attorney for property and personal care. If you want to make a will, we recommend you contact the Law Society of Nunavut who will be able to help you find a lawyer.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"A member of my family has died, and I was told to get a lawyer. Can I come to Legal Aid for<br>help?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Unfortunately, Legal Aid does not cover legal issues for estates. If you are looking for help dealing with the law after a family member has died, we suggest that you contact the Public Trustee: https:\\\/\\\/www.gov.nu.ca\\\/en\\\/department-justice\\\/public-trustee-and-guardian<br><br>You can also contact the Law Society of Nunavut and ask for a list of lawyers who deal with estates.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"I have been discriminated against. Can Legal Aid help me?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It is important to keep us updated if your contact information changes (phone number, email address, residential address, mailing address) or if your income information changes (new employer, new salary, new job title). If you have a lawyer, please provide this information to your lawyer directly. If you do not have a lawyer, please contact your regional clinic to update your information.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"My question was not answered here. Who should I call?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Please contact your regional clinic and someone will be able to assist you.\"}}]}<\/script><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-67b05285 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M246.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L178.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C47.63 444.9 55.81 448 64 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C259.1 266.1 259.1 245.9 246.6 233.4zM438.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L370.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C239.6 444.9 247.8 448 256 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C451.1 266.1 451.1 245.9 438.6 233.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M169.4 278.6C175.6 284.9 183.8 288 192 288s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.75 0-45.25s-32.75-12.5-45.25 0L192 210.8L54.63 73.38c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L169.4 278.6zM329.4 265.4L192 402.8L54.63 265.4c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25l160 160C175.6 476.9 183.8 480 192 480s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.75 0-45.25S341.9 252.9 329.4 265.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h5 class=\"uagb-question\">What is Legal Aid?<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Nunavut Legal Aid (also known as the Legal Services Board of Nunavut \u201cLSB\u201d) provides lawyers to Nunavummiut who have legal problems and want help from a lawyer. We have criminal lawyers, family lawyers, and civil lawyers. We have clinics in Iqaluit, Rankin Inlet, and Cambridge Bay, as well as court workers throughout our smaller communities.<br><br>Nunavut Legal Aid is also responsible for providing community legal education throughout the territory and developing programs related to legal education to reduce legal barriers for Nunavummiut.<br><br>To access Legal Aid, we require you to complete an application. If you are financially eligible and require a service we offer, you will likely be assigned a lawyer. You do not need to apply for Legal Aid to ask a question or call a lawyer from the RCMP detachment.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-88189a53 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M246.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L178.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C47.63 444.9 55.81 448 64 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C259.1 266.1 259.1 245.9 246.6 233.4zM438.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L370.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C239.6 444.9 247.8 448 256 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C451.1 266.1 451.1 245.9 438.6 233.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M169.4 278.6C175.6 284.9 183.8 288 192 288s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.75 0-45.25s-32.75-12.5-45.25 0L192 210.8L54.63 73.38c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L169.4 278.6zM329.4 265.4L192 402.8L54.63 265.4c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25l160 160C175.6 476.9 183.8 480 192 480s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.75 0-45.25S341.9 252.9 329.4 265.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h5 class=\"uagb-question\">What is a Legal Aid Lawyer?<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Lawyers at Legal Aid provide legal services to Nunavummiut. A lawyer will help guide you through the legal system and can help explain your options. A lawyer may go to a court date for you, they can argue your case in court, or they may help you negotiate a settlement. A lawyer is someone you can trust, and they are not allowed to talk to other people about your case except in a few situations.<br><br>Our staff lawyers are based in Nunavut at our three regional clinics. They also travel to communities on court circuits. Some lawyers we use are based in the south and come to Nunavut to provide assistance for circuits or complicated cases (commonly called \u201cpanel lawyers\u201d). All our lawyers are licensed by the Law Society of Nunavut to practice law in Nunavut.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-9eee4d28 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M246.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L178.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C47.63 444.9 55.81 448 64 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C259.1 266.1 259.1 245.9 246.6 233.4zM438.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L370.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C239.6 444.9 247.8 448 256 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C451.1 266.1 451.1 245.9 438.6 233.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M169.4 278.6C175.6 284.9 183.8 288 192 288s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.75 0-45.25s-32.75-12.5-45.25 0L192 210.8L54.63 73.38c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L169.4 278.6zM329.4 265.4L192 402.8L54.63 265.4c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25l160 160C175.6 476.9 183.8 480 192 480s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.75 0-45.25S341.9 252.9 329.4 265.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h5 class=\"uagb-question\">How much does a Legal Aid Lawyer Cost?<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>All lawyers provided by Legal Aid Nunavut are free of charge. Legal Aid is funded in part through the Government of Nunavut and Department of Justice.<br><br>In some circumstances, if you do not meet the financial eligibility, you may be offered a lawyer from Legal Aid if you make a financial contribution to your legal fees. This is called a \u201ccontribution agreement\u201d. The decision to offer you a contribution agreement is at the discretion of the CEO.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-41ffb287 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M246.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L178.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C47.63 444.9 55.81 448 64 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C259.1 266.1 259.1 245.9 246.6 233.4zM438.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L370.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C239.6 444.9 247.8 448 256 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C451.1 266.1 451.1 245.9 438.6 233.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M169.4 278.6C175.6 284.9 183.8 288 192 288s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.75 0-45.25s-32.75-12.5-45.25 0L192 210.8L54.63 73.38c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L169.4 278.6zM329.4 265.4L192 402.8L54.63 265.4c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25l160 160C175.6 476.9 183.8 480 192 480s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.75 0-45.25S341.9 252.9 329.4 265.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h5 class=\"uagb-question\">I speak Inuktitut, do you have interpreters?<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Yes. Each office has court workers that speak Inuktitut. Our community court workers also speak Inuktitut. We understand the importance of being able to understand your lawyer and ask questions in Inuktitut. Our court workers will be able to interpret for you during meetings with a lawyer and can help you ask your lawyer questions. If you go to court, you can also request an interpreter.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-9513b92d \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M246.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L178.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C47.63 444.9 55.81 448 64 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C259.1 266.1 259.1 245.9 246.6 233.4zM438.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L370.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C239.6 444.9 247.8 448 256 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C451.1 266.1 451.1 245.9 438.6 233.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M169.4 278.6C175.6 284.9 183.8 288 192 288s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.75 0-45.25s-32.75-12.5-45.25 0L192 210.8L54.63 73.38c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L169.4 278.6zM329.4 265.4L192 402.8L54.63 265.4c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25l160 160C175.6 476.9 183.8 480 192 480s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.75 0-45.25S341.9 252.9 329.4 265.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h5 class=\"uagb-question\">Can I call a regional clinic and talk to a lawyer if I have a general legal question?<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Yes. Legal Aid lawyers are allowed to give general legal advice about general legal questions. If you have a question, you can call one of the regional clinic and a lawyer will be able to speak with you.<br><br>If you have a question about your personal situation, you will need to apply for Legal Aid.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-e5974940 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M246.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L178.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C47.63 444.9 55.81 448 64 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C259.1 266.1 259.1 245.9 246.6 233.4zM438.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L370.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C239.6 444.9 247.8 448 256 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C451.1 266.1 451.1 245.9 438.6 233.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M169.4 278.6C175.6 284.9 183.8 288 192 288s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.75 0-45.25s-32.75-12.5-45.25 0L192 210.8L54.63 73.38c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L169.4 278.6zM329.4 265.4L192 402.8L54.63 265.4c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25l160 160C175.6 476.9 183.8 480 192 480s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.75 0-45.25S341.9 252.9 329.4 265.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h5 class=\"uagb-question\">How do I apply for Legal Aid?<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>You can apply for Legal Aid in person at one of our clinics or by calling your local regional clinic.<br><br><strong>MT<\/strong>: (867) 975-6395 or 1-866-202-5593<br><strong>Kivalliq<\/strong>: (867) 645-2536 or 1-866-606-9400<br><strong>Kitikmeot<\/strong>: (867) 983-2906 or 1-866-240-4006<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-847a17c4 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M246.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L178.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C47.63 444.9 55.81 448 64 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C259.1 266.1 259.1 245.9 246.6 233.4zM438.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L370.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C239.6 444.9 247.8 448 256 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C451.1 266.1 451.1 245.9 438.6 233.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M169.4 278.6C175.6 284.9 183.8 288 192 288s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.75 0-45.25s-32.75-12.5-45.25 0L192 210.8L54.63 73.38c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L169.4 278.6zM329.4 265.4L192 402.8L54.63 265.4c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25l160 160C175.6 476.9 183.8 480 192 480s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.75 0-45.25S341.9 252.9 329.4 265.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h5 class=\"uagb-question\">Who do I talk to if there is no court worker in my community?<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>If we do not have a court worker in your community, you can call your local regional office:<br><br><strong>MT<\/strong>: (867) 975-6395 or 1-866-202-5593<br><strong>Kivalliq<\/strong>: (867) 645-2536 or 1-866-606-9400<br><strong>Kitikmeot<\/strong>: (867) 983-2906 or 1-866-240-4006<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-0f682689 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M246.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L178.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C47.63 444.9 55.81 448 64 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C259.1 266.1 259.1 245.9 246.6 233.4zM438.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L370.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C239.6 444.9 247.8 448 256 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C451.1 266.1 451.1 245.9 438.6 233.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M169.4 278.6C175.6 284.9 183.8 288 192 288s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.75 0-45.25s-32.75-12.5-45.25 0L192 210.8L54.63 73.38c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L169.4 278.6zM329.4 265.4L192 402.8L54.63 265.4c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25l160 160C175.6 476.9 183.8 480 192 480s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.75 0-45.25S341.9 252.9 329.4 265.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h5 class=\"uagb-question\">I am related to a court worker in one of your offices, what should I do?<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>If you are related to one of our court workers in our offices or communities, please let us know when you apply for legal aid. We will ensure your application and file are not shared with that individual. If you have concerns, you can contact the legal aid clinic in one of the other regions and they will be happy to help you.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-52c3a399 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M246.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L178.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C47.63 444.9 55.81 448 64 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C259.1 266.1 259.1 245.9 246.6 233.4zM438.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L370.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C239.6 444.9 247.8 448 256 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C451.1 266.1 451.1 245.9 438.6 233.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M169.4 278.6C175.6 284.9 183.8 288 192 288s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.75 0-45.25s-32.75-12.5-45.25 0L192 210.8L54.63 73.38c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L169.4 278.6zM329.4 265.4L192 402.8L54.63 265.4c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25l160 160C175.6 476.9 183.8 480 192 480s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.75 0-45.25S341.9 252.9 329.4 265.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h5 class=\"uagb-question\">What documents do I need for my application?<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>You will need to provide <strong>two (2) pieces of valid ID<\/strong>, one which must be photo ID, and your income information:<br><br><strong>1. <\/strong>Valid ID includes an Identification Card, driver&#8217;s license, passport, NTI or other Indigenous identification card, health card, or a birth certificate.<br><br><strong>2. <\/strong>Income information includes at least two recent paystubs or social benefits deposits (EI, social assistance, disability). We may ask for your last two Notices of Assessment from Canada Revenue Agency. You may be asked to provide more information about your income if we have any questions.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-f1ed8f47 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M246.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L178.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C47.63 444.9 55.81 448 64 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C259.1 266.1 259.1 245.9 246.6 233.4zM438.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L370.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C239.6 444.9 247.8 448 256 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C451.1 266.1 451.1 245.9 438.6 233.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M169.4 278.6C175.6 284.9 183.8 288 192 288s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.75 0-45.25s-32.75-12.5-45.25 0L192 210.8L54.63 73.38c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L169.4 278.6zM329.4 265.4L192 402.8L54.63 265.4c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25l160 160C175.6 476.9 183.8 480 192 480s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.75 0-45.25S341.9 252.9 329.4 265.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h5 class=\"uagb-question\">Why does Legal Aid ask about the number of members in my household?<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>We use this information to decide if you are eligible for legal aid. The number of people in your household (all people living in the same house) and your personal gross income will affect your eligibility to received legal aid.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-2d3176f7 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M246.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L178.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C47.63 444.9 55.81 448 64 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C259.1 266.1 259.1 245.9 246.6 233.4zM438.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L370.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C239.6 444.9 247.8 448 256 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C451.1 266.1 451.1 245.9 438.6 233.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M169.4 278.6C175.6 284.9 183.8 288 192 288s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.75 0-45.25s-32.75-12.5-45.25 0L192 210.8L54.63 73.38c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L169.4 278.6zM329.4 265.4L192 402.8L54.63 265.4c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25l160 160C175.6 476.9 183.8 480 192 480s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.75 0-45.25S341.9 252.9 329.4 265.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h5 class=\"uagb-question\">How do I send document for my application to Legal Aid?<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>If you are applying for legal aid and need to send us documents, you should contact the regional clinic where you applied and ask how to get your documents to us.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-0b91f279 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M246.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L178.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C47.63 444.9 55.81 448 64 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C259.1 266.1 259.1 245.9 246.6 233.4zM438.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L370.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C239.6 444.9 247.8 448 256 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C451.1 266.1 451.1 245.9 438.6 233.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M169.4 278.6C175.6 284.9 183.8 288 192 288s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.75 0-45.25s-32.75-12.5-45.25 0L192 210.8L54.63 73.38c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L169.4 278.6zM329.4 265.4L192 402.8L54.63 265.4c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25l160 160C175.6 476.9 183.8 480 192 480s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.75 0-45.25S341.9 252.9 329.4 265.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h5 class=\"uagb-question\">I do not live in Nunavut. Can I apply for legal aid in Nunavut?<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Normally, you need to be a resident of Nunavut to be eligible for legal aid.<br><br>If you have a court matter in Nunavut but do not live in Nunavut, you may still be eligible if:<br><strong>\u2022 <\/strong>You have significant ties to Nunavut including being born or raised in<br><strong>\u2022<\/strong> If you think you should qualify for Legal Aid, we recommend that you apply and explain why you should be eligible on your application. The decision to waive the residency requirement is at the discretion of our CEO.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-3737ba6e \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M246.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L178.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C47.63 444.9 55.81 448 64 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C259.1 266.1 259.1 245.9 246.6 233.4zM438.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L370.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C239.6 444.9 247.8 448 256 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C451.1 266.1 451.1 245.9 438.6 233.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M169.4 278.6C175.6 284.9 183.8 288 192 288s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.75 0-45.25s-32.75-12.5-45.25 0L192 210.8L54.63 73.38c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L169.4 278.6zM329.4 265.4L192 402.8L54.63 265.4c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25l160 160C175.6 476.9 183.8 480 192 480s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.75 0-45.25S341.9 252.9 329.4 265.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h5 class=\"uagb-question\">Can I apply for Legal Aid if I have criminal charges in another province?<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Unfortunately, our lawyers can only help you if your criminal charges are in Nunavut. You will need to apply for legal aid in the province where your charges are from.<br><br>You can also contact the Law Society of Nunavut to find a lawyer who is allowed to practice in other provinces and who is used to helping clients from Nunavut.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-c89afd89 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M246.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L178.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C47.63 444.9 55.81 448 64 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C259.1 266.1 259.1 245.9 246.6 233.4zM438.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L370.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C239.6 444.9 247.8 448 256 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C451.1 266.1 451.1 245.9 438.6 233.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M169.4 278.6C175.6 284.9 183.8 288 192 288s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.75 0-45.25s-32.75-12.5-45.25 0L192 210.8L54.63 73.38c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L169.4 278.6zM329.4 265.4L192 402.8L54.63 265.4c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25l160 160C175.6 476.9 183.8 480 192 480s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.75 0-45.25S341.9 252.9 329.4 265.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h5 class=\"uagb-question\">My contact information and\/or income information has changed since I applied. What should I<br>do?<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>It is important to keep us updated if your contact information changes (phone number, email address, residential address, mailing address) or if your income information changes (new employer, new salary, new job title). If you have a lawyer, please provide this information to your lawyer directly. If you do not have a lawyer, please contact your regional clinic to update your information.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-65788c3f \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M246.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L178.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C47.63 444.9 55.81 448 64 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C259.1 266.1 259.1 245.9 246.6 233.4zM438.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L370.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C239.6 444.9 247.8 448 256 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C451.1 266.1 451.1 245.9 438.6 233.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M169.4 278.6C175.6 284.9 183.8 288 192 288s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.75 0-45.25s-32.75-12.5-45.25 0L192 210.8L54.63 73.38c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L169.4 278.6zM329.4 265.4L192 402.8L54.63 265.4c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25l160 160C175.6 476.9 183.8 480 192 480s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.75 0-45.25S341.9 252.9 329.4 265.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h5 class=\"uagb-question\">I previously had a lawyer from Legal Aid. Do I need to apply again? Will I be given the same<br>lawyer?<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Yes, you will need to do a new application for legal aid for each of your matters. You will need to do an application even if you are applying for the same type of lawyer (i.e. you had criminal charges in the past and were arrested again or you applied for child support and want to change the amount or you were abused by police in the past and were abused again).<br><br>We cannot guarantee that you will be given the same lawyer.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-3d410e69 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M246.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L178.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C47.63 444.9 55.81 448 64 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C259.1 266.1 259.1 245.9 246.6 233.4zM438.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L370.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C239.6 444.9 247.8 448 256 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C451.1 266.1 451.1 245.9 438.6 233.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M169.4 278.6C175.6 284.9 183.8 288 192 288s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.75 0-45.25s-32.75-12.5-45.25 0L192 210.8L54.63 73.38c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L169.4 278.6zM329.4 265.4L192 402.8L54.63 265.4c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25l160 160C175.6 476.9 183.8 480 192 480s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.75 0-45.25S341.9 252.9 329.4 265.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h5 class=\"uagb-question\">Where can I find a lawyer if I do not qualify for Legal Aid?<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>You will need to hire a lawyer yourself. We recommend you contact the Law Society of Nunavut for help finding a lawyer.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-c22affe7 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M246.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L178.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C47.63 444.9 55.81 448 64 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C259.1 266.1 259.1 245.9 246.6 233.4zM438.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L370.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C239.6 444.9 247.8 448 256 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C451.1 266.1 451.1 245.9 438.6 233.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M169.4 278.6C175.6 284.9 183.8 288 192 288s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.75 0-45.25s-32.75-12.5-45.25 0L192 210.8L54.63 73.38c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L169.4 278.6zM329.4 265.4L192 402.8L54.63 265.4c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25l160 160C175.6 476.9 183.8 480 192 480s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.75 0-45.25S341.9 252.9 329.4 265.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h5 class=\"uagb-question\">I was denied legal aid because I do not qualify. Is there anything I can do?<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>You can ask us to reconsider the denial of your application. You will be sent a letter with information on how to appeal our decision to deny your application. Please click here for information on <a href=\"https:\/\/nulegalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/appealing_denial_policy.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>how to appeal a denial<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-6d83dc17 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M246.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L178.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C47.63 444.9 55.81 448 64 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C259.1 266.1 259.1 245.9 246.6 233.4zM438.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L370.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C239.6 444.9 247.8 448 256 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C451.1 266.1 451.1 245.9 438.6 233.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M169.4 278.6C175.6 284.9 183.8 288 192 288s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.75 0-45.25s-32.75-12.5-45.25 0L192 210.8L54.63 73.38c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L169.4 278.6zM329.4 265.4L192 402.8L54.63 265.4c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25l160 160C175.6 476.9 183.8 480 192 480s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.75 0-45.25S341.9 252.9 329.4 265.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h5 class=\"uagb-question\">My situation has changed, can I reapply for Legal Aid?<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>You are able to re-apply for legal aid at any time. It is helpful to explain in your application what has changed since you last applied and why you believe that you are eligible for legal aid now.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-396d20f0 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M246.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L178.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C47.63 444.9 55.81 448 64 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C259.1 266.1 259.1 245.9 246.6 233.4zM438.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L370.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C239.6 444.9 247.8 448 256 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C451.1 266.1 451.1 245.9 438.6 233.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M169.4 278.6C175.6 284.9 183.8 288 192 288s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.75 0-45.25s-32.75-12.5-45.25 0L192 210.8L54.63 73.38c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L169.4 278.6zM329.4 265.4L192 402.8L54.63 265.4c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25l160 160C175.6 476.9 183.8 480 192 480s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.75 0-45.25S341.9 252.9 329.4 265.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h5 class=\"uagb-question\">I have court tomorrow and I do not have a lawyer. What should I do?<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>You may talk to one of our lawyers at the courthouse when you go to court tomorrow. It is very important that you go to court if you have a court date, even if you do not have a lawyer yet. You will often be given a short amount of time to apply for legal aid or hire a lawyer yourself. We recommend you apply immediately after court.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-8f52e16e \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M246.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L178.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C47.63 444.9 55.81 448 64 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C259.1 266.1 259.1 245.9 246.6 233.4zM438.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L370.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C239.6 444.9 247.8 448 256 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C451.1 266.1 451.1 245.9 438.6 233.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M169.4 278.6C175.6 284.9 183.8 288 192 288s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.75 0-45.25s-32.75-12.5-45.25 0L192 210.8L54.63 73.38c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L169.4 278.6zM329.4 265.4L192 402.8L54.63 265.4c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25l160 160C175.6 476.9 183.8 480 192 480s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.75 0-45.25S341.9 252.9 329.4 265.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h5 class=\"uagb-question\">I have been charged and want a lawyer. Can I apply for legal aid?<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>If you are in police custody, you will be given the chance to call Legal Aid from the RCMP detachment for free and a lawyer will explain your rights to you. You do not need to complete an application for this. It is your right to speak with a lawyer after arrest.<br><br>If you have been released or are in custody, you can apply for legal aid. If you financially qualify and you were charged with a crime we cover, we will provide you with a lawyer.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-1241fd9a \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M246.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L178.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C47.63 444.9 55.81 448 64 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C259.1 266.1 259.1 245.9 246.6 233.4zM438.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L370.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C239.6 444.9 247.8 448 256 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C451.1 266.1 451.1 245.9 438.6 233.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M169.4 278.6C175.6 284.9 183.8 288 192 288s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.75 0-45.25s-32.75-12.5-45.25 0L192 210.8L54.63 73.38c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L169.4 278.6zM329.4 265.4L192 402.8L54.63 265.4c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25l160 160C175.6 476.9 183.8 480 192 480s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.75 0-45.25S341.9 252.9 329.4 265.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h5 class=\"uagb-question\">Someone I know has criminal charges, where should they call to speak with a lawyer?<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>You should have that person contact their regional office. They can speak with a lawyer, and they should apply for legal aid. If the person wants, you can help them make that phone call, or you can come into the clinic with them. We encourage clients to bring a support person if that will make them more comfortable with an unfamiliar situation.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-5e8526ce \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M246.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L178.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C47.63 444.9 55.81 448 64 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C259.1 266.1 259.1 245.9 246.6 233.4zM438.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L370.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C239.6 444.9 247.8 448 256 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C451.1 266.1 451.1 245.9 438.6 233.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M169.4 278.6C175.6 284.9 183.8 288 192 288s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.75 0-45.25s-32.75-12.5-45.25 0L192 210.8L54.63 73.38c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L169.4 278.6zM329.4 265.4L192 402.8L54.63 265.4c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25l160 160C175.6 476.9 183.8 480 192 480s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.75 0-45.25S341.9 252.9 329.4 265.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h5 class=\"uagb-question\">My child was arrested, what can I do to help them?<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>You should have your child apply for legal aid. You can help them call our clinic or you can bring them to a clinic in person.<br><br>If your child is under 18, you are allowed to attend court with them, go to meeting with your child\u2019s lawyer, and ask the lawyer any questions you have.<br><br>If your child is over 18, we can only speak to you about your child\u2019s case if your child has given us permission to speak with you. If your child has not told us we can speak with you, our staff will not be able to give you any information about their court case.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-884f3c46 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M246.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L178.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C47.63 444.9 55.81 448 64 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C259.1 266.1 259.1 245.9 246.6 233.4zM438.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L370.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C239.6 444.9 247.8 448 256 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C451.1 266.1 451.1 245.9 438.6 233.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M169.4 278.6C175.6 284.9 183.8 288 192 288s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.75 0-45.25s-32.75-12.5-45.25 0L192 210.8L54.63 73.38c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L169.4 278.6zM329.4 265.4L192 402.8L54.63 265.4c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25l160 160C175.6 476.9 183.8 480 192 480s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.75 0-45.25S341.9 252.9 329.4 265.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h5 class=\"uagb-question\">I have a criminal record. Who can I contact to get help applying for a record suspension<br>(pardons)?<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Currently, Legal Aid does not help with applying for a record suspension. The forms to apply fora record suspension are available from the Government of Canada. You can find more information here: https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/parole-board\/services\/record-suspensions.html<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-1abd915f \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M246.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L178.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C47.63 444.9 55.81 448 64 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C259.1 266.1 259.1 245.9 246.6 233.4zM438.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L370.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C239.6 444.9 247.8 448 256 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C451.1 266.1 451.1 245.9 438.6 233.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M169.4 278.6C175.6 284.9 183.8 288 192 288s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.75 0-45.25s-32.75-12.5-45.25 0L192 210.8L54.63 73.38c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L169.4 278.6zM329.4 265.4L192 402.8L54.63 265.4c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25l160 160C175.6 476.9 183.8 480 192 480s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.75 0-45.25S341.9 252.9 329.4 265.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h5 class=\"uagb-question\">I have family court issues. Can I apply for legal aid?<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>If you have children and are wanting to apply for child support or request decision-making responsibility and parenting time (custody and access), we can likely help if you meet our financial eligibility. We can also help with some divorces if you and your spouse have minor children or other qualifying concerns (i.e. spousal support).<br><br>Legal Aid does not provide lawyers to help you resolve only property issues (i.e. houses and bank accounts) or divorces where there are no minor children. If this applies to you, we recommend you contact the Law Society of Nunavut to get help finding a private lawyer. You can also find out more information on divorce here: https:\/\/www.nunavutcourts.ca\/index.php\/forms\/category\/145-divorce-forms<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-2ebe76a6 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M246.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L178.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C47.63 444.9 55.81 448 64 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C259.1 266.1 259.1 245.9 246.6 233.4zM438.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L370.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C239.6 444.9 247.8 448 256 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C451.1 266.1 451.1 245.9 438.6 233.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M169.4 278.6C175.6 284.9 183.8 288 192 288s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.75 0-45.25s-32.75-12.5-45.25 0L192 210.8L54.63 73.38c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L169.4 278.6zM329.4 265.4L192 402.8L54.63 265.4c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25l160 160C175.6 476.9 183.8 480 192 480s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.75 0-45.25S341.9 252.9 329.4 265.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h5 class=\"uagb-question\">The Department of Family Services (Social Services) contacted me. Can I apply for legal aid?<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Yes, we encourage anyone who has been contacted or visited by The Government of Nunavut\u2019s Department of Family Services to apply for legal aid. For example, if you have been asked to sign a Plan of Care or Service Agreement, we recommend that you call Legal Aid to apply for and speak with a lawyer about your rights and what can happen if you sign such an agreement.<br><br>If your children have been removed from your home by Family Services, you are presumed to be eligible for legal aid. This means that a lawyer will help you right away, but you still need to complete an application. If you are not financially eligible, we will work with you to help you find<br>a new lawyer. Our priority is helping you and your children through your child welfare matter to make sure yours and your children\u2019s rights are protected. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-a290e9af \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M246.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L178.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C47.63 444.9 55.81 448 64 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C259.1 266.1 259.1 245.9 246.6 233.4zM438.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L370.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C239.6 444.9 247.8 448 256 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C451.1 266.1 451.1 245.9 438.6 233.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M169.4 278.6C175.6 284.9 183.8 288 192 288s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.75 0-45.25s-32.75-12.5-45.25 0L192 210.8L54.63 73.38c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L169.4 278.6zM329.4 265.4L192 402.8L54.63 265.4c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25l160 160C175.6 476.9 183.8 480 192 480s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.75 0-45.25S341.9 252.9 329.4 265.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h5 class=\"uagb-question\">My child was given documents from the Department of Family Services. What happens next?<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>If your child is over 12 years old, your child has the right to participate in court. Family Services must serve them with the documents for your child welfare case.<br><br>Your child also has the right to have a lawyer if they want to participate in court. Legal Aid will provide your child with a lawyer. Your child will be able to talk to their lawyer about what they want, and the lawyer will attend court for your child.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-18f3aa25 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M246.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L178.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C47.63 444.9 55.81 448 64 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C259.1 266.1 259.1 245.9 246.6 233.4zM438.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L370.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C239.6 444.9 247.8 448 256 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C451.1 266.1 451.1 245.9 438.6 233.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M169.4 278.6C175.6 284.9 183.8 288 192 288s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.75 0-45.25s-32.75-12.5-45.25 0L192 210.8L54.63 73.38c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L169.4 278.6zM329.4 265.4L192 402.8L54.63 265.4c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25l160 160C175.6 476.9 183.8 480 192 480s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.75 0-45.25S341.9 252.9 329.4 265.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h5 class=\"uagb-question\">I\u2019m in an abusive relationship, what can Legal Aid do to help?<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>If you need urgent legal help with a family issue, call us right away or ask someone at a shelter to contact us with you. When you apply for legal aid, please tell the court worker that you are experiencing abuse as this may affect how quickly your application is processed.<br><br>We also recommend that you speak with a criminal lawyer.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-f01c67a4 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M246.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L178.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C47.63 444.9 55.81 448 64 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C259.1 266.1 259.1 245.9 246.6 233.4zM438.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L370.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C239.6 444.9 247.8 448 256 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C451.1 266.1 451.1 245.9 438.6 233.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M169.4 278.6C175.6 284.9 183.8 288 192 288s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.75 0-45.25s-32.75-12.5-45.25 0L192 210.8L54.63 73.38c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L169.4 278.6zM329.4 265.4L192 402.8L54.63 265.4c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25l160 160C175.6 476.9 183.8 480 192 480s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.75 0-45.25S341.9 252.9 329.4 265.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h5 class=\"uagb-question\">I want to get an Emergency Protection Order (EPO), can I apply for legal aid?<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Legal Aid does not provide lawyers to help people apply for an emergency protection order. You can get help from your local Community Justice Outreach Worker.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-c34dec95 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M246.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L178.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C47.63 444.9 55.81 448 64 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C259.1 266.1 259.1 245.9 246.6 233.4zM438.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L370.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C239.6 444.9 247.8 448 256 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C451.1 266.1 451.1 245.9 438.6 233.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M169.4 278.6C175.6 284.9 183.8 288 192 288s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.75 0-45.25s-32.75-12.5-45.25 0L192 210.8L54.63 73.38c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L169.4 278.6zM329.4 265.4L192 402.8L54.63 265.4c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25l160 160C175.6 476.9 183.8 480 192 480s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.75 0-45.25S341.9 252.9 329.4 265.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h5 class=\"uagb-question\">I have an EPO against me, can I apply for legal aid to argue it?<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Legal Aid does not provide lawyers to help people respond to and argue that an emergency protection order is not needed. We recommend you speak with your local Community Justice Outreach Worker.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-123847f8 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M246.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L178.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C47.63 444.9 55.81 448 64 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C259.1 266.1 259.1 245.9 246.6 233.4zM438.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L370.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C239.6 444.9 247.8 448 256 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C451.1 266.1 451.1 245.9 438.6 233.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M169.4 278.6C175.6 284.9 183.8 288 192 288s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.75 0-45.25s-32.75-12.5-45.25 0L192 210.8L54.63 73.38c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L169.4 278.6zM329.4 265.4L192 402.8L54.63 265.4c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25l160 160C175.6 476.9 183.8 480 192 480s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.75 0-45.25S341.9 252.9 329.4 265.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h5 class=\"uagb-question\">I want to make a will and\/or power of attorney, where can I get help?<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Legal Aid does not cover wills and powers of attorney for property and personal care. If you want to make a will, we recommend you contact the Law Society of Nunavut who will be able to help you find a lawyer.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-58f94853 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M246.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L178.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C47.63 444.9 55.81 448 64 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C259.1 266.1 259.1 245.9 246.6 233.4zM438.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L370.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C239.6 444.9 247.8 448 256 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C451.1 266.1 451.1 245.9 438.6 233.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M169.4 278.6C175.6 284.9 183.8 288 192 288s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.75 0-45.25s-32.75-12.5-45.25 0L192 210.8L54.63 73.38c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L169.4 278.6zM329.4 265.4L192 402.8L54.63 265.4c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25l160 160C175.6 476.9 183.8 480 192 480s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.75 0-45.25S341.9 252.9 329.4 265.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h5 class=\"uagb-question\">A member of my family has died, and I was told to get a lawyer. Can I come to Legal Aid for<br>help?<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Unfortunately, Legal Aid does not cover legal issues for estates. If you are looking for help dealing with the law after a family member has died, we suggest that you contact the Public Trustee: https:\/\/www.gov.nu.ca\/en\/department-justice\/public-trustee-and-guardian<br><br>You can also contact the Law Society of Nunavut and ask for a list of lawyers who deal with estates.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-92f11dc6 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M246.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L178.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C47.63 444.9 55.81 448 64 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C259.1 266.1 259.1 245.9 246.6 233.4zM438.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L370.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C239.6 444.9 247.8 448 256 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C451.1 266.1 451.1 245.9 438.6 233.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M169.4 278.6C175.6 284.9 183.8 288 192 288s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.75 0-45.25s-32.75-12.5-45.25 0L192 210.8L54.63 73.38c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L169.4 278.6zM329.4 265.4L192 402.8L54.63 265.4c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25l160 160C175.6 476.9 183.8 480 192 480s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.75 0-45.25S341.9 252.9 329.4 265.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h5 class=\"uagb-question\">I have been discriminated against. Can Legal Aid help me?<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>It is important to keep us updated if your contact information changes (phone number, email address, residential address, mailing address) or if your income information changes (new employer, new salary, new job title). If you have a lawyer, please provide this information to your lawyer directly. If you do not have a lawyer, please contact your regional clinic to update your information.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-61836d55 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M246.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L178.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C47.63 444.9 55.81 448 64 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C259.1 266.1 259.1 245.9 246.6 233.4zM438.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L370.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C239.6 444.9 247.8 448 256 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C451.1 266.1 451.1 245.9 438.6 233.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M169.4 278.6C175.6 284.9 183.8 288 192 288s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.75 0-45.25s-32.75-12.5-45.25 0L192 210.8L54.63 73.38c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L169.4 278.6zM329.4 265.4L192 402.8L54.63 265.4c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25l160 160C175.6 476.9 183.8 480 192 480s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.75 0-45.25S341.9 252.9 329.4 265.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h5 class=\"uagb-question\">My question was not answered here. 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