If you need a legal representative but cannot pay the entire cost, you may be able to get subsidised legal-aid. The authorities then determine how much you will have to pay. Below, you will find information relating to legal-aid in the Netherlands and within the European Union.

Legal-aid in the Netherlands

If someone needs legal assistance but cannot afford it, they are entitled to financial help. This is known as subsidised legal-aid. There are a number of conditions which must be met in order to be eligible for this.

More information on this subject

Legal-aid within the European Union

Within the European Union there is an agreement that a request for legal-aid can be submitted for civil cases involving cross-border disputes. You can direct your request for legal-aid towards the foreign authorities and, as a result, will be able to employ national law. The foreign authority will make a decision regarding your request, on the basis of the relevant national law of that country.

More information about legal-aid in certain countries.

Read more about the request form for legal-aid within the European Union