Can anyone apply for legal aid?
Yes, legal aid is available for an applicant (left-behind parent) and respondent (taking parent) of the Convention. Applicants residing overseas may apply through the Singapore Central Authority while applicants residing in Singapore are to apply in person directly with the Legal Aid Bureau. The [Legal Aid Bureau] will consider the application based on means and merits tests.
Related questions
Do I have to pay any legal costs on seeking assistance from the Singapore Central Authority for the return of my child?
What kind of assistance will the Singapore Central Authority provide to ensure the safe return of child to his or her habitual residence overseas under circumstances of alleged domestic violence perpetrated by the left-behind parent?
If the taking parent decides to remain in the foreign country, how will arrangements be made for the child's return?
How long will it take to process an application for the return of a child under the Convention?
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