Legal Clinics – Free legal advice

 In partnership with SAWL (Singapore Association of Women Lawyers)

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Venue: SCWO Centre

Dates:  1st & 3rd Monday of the month

Time:   6.30pm to 8.30pm

 

These free legal clinics are to assist women without the means of basic legal advice and information.

 

Strictly by Registration Only.

 

For more details and to register, contact 6837 0611.

Eligibility

  1. Open to all women residing in Singapore.
  2. Net income not to exceed $1050 per month.
  3. Facing a legal issue on a personal matter and do not have legal advice or representation.
  4. Unable to afford a lawyer.

Disclaimer

Our volunteer lawyers can only provide general guidance on the query.

  1. Each consultation is limited to 20 minutes.
  2. Our volunteer lawyers cannot and will not represent or act on Applicant’s behalf outside of the legal clinic.
  3. SCWO has the right to refuse, cancel or suspend our services to the Applicant at our sole discretion at any time.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What must I bring?

Your identity card and all documents relevant to your matter or case.

 

2. Do I have to pay?

No, the legal clinic is free. However, you will have to sign an Indemnity Form stating that you will not seek any damages or claim for the advice given at the Clinic.

 

3. Can I change my appointment time?

Yes, but you must inform the SCWO office at least 3 working days before the date of the appointment to make the change. If you miss the appointment, re-registration for another appointment is at the discretion of the office.

 

4. How do I prepare for my appointment?

The lawyer and staff at the Clinic may not speak your language. If you wish to communicate in another language other than English, we strongly recommend that you bring along someone who can interpret for you in English.

 

The Clinic only provides preliminary basic legal advice and information. If necessary, our service officer will refer you to other sources for further help.

 

5. What does SCWO’s legal service cover?

1.     Grounds of Divorce
2.     Maintenance
3.     Personal Protection Order (PPO)
4.     Custody / Access
5.     Division of Property
6.     Domestic Exclusion Order
7.     Variation of Orders
8.     Basic advice on criminal matters
9.     Basic advice on traffic offence
10.   Employment issue
11.   Basic advice on tenancy issue
12.   Bankruptcy
13.   Claims
14.   Probate (Estate Matters)

 

We do not handle legal issues based on business / corporate / investment matters.

Please call 6837 0611 to register.

 

Refer to other Legal Clinics in the Community