Application For Pauper Assistance

Boone County Bar Association

Name: ______________________________________      Age:  ________

Address: _____________________________________________________

City: _______________________  State:  __________  Zip Code:  ___________

Phone: _________________ (home)      _____________________ (work)

Contact Person Name & Number: ________________________________________

Marital Status:

                  ___  Married    ___  Single     ___  Divorced    ___  Separated

Husband/Wife's name: _____________________________   Age: _______

Children (or other dependents): Give name and ages ________________

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With whom do you live?  Name and Relationship to you  ____________

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Who provides financial assistance to you or your family?  Name and Relationship to you

__________________________________________

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Are you on welfare benefits or any type of public assistance?

                                         ____  yes         ____  no

If yes, what and how much do you receive  _______________________

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How much assistance do you receive from sources other than you or your spouse's (cohabitant's) employment:  Identify Amount and Source ______

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Employer:  __________________________________________________

Address:  ____________________________________________________

(If both you and your spouse are employed, identify both)

Your gross wages:     $ __________  per ___________

Your take home:       $  __________  per ___________

Spouse's (cohabitant's) gross wages:     $ ________  per ________

Spouse's (cohabitant's) take home:       $ ________  per ________

Average weekly/monthly expenses: ____________________________

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List all motor vehicles or real estate which you or your spouse own and state how much each is worth:

________________________________

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List any debts you and your spouse now have and the amount of each debt:

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Is there any family member, friend, or other person who could provide you with some financial assistance? ______________  If so, identify such person:   ____________________

Nature of legal problem: ________________________________________

State whether your legal problem is an emergency matter.  If so, please describe the nature of the emergency: ______________________________

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If accepted for pauper assistance, I understand that I will be expected to pay some money to my attorney for his services and I would be able to pay $ _________ per week/month for his/her help.  I also understand that the attorney is not obligated to agree to assist me with this matter.

I have received a copy of the sheet of Insructions and Important information, and I have read and understand them.  I am willing to abide by the rules of the program and any terms and conditions imposes on any appointment.

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          (Signature)                                                               (Date)


FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

____ Accepted     _____Denied  (List reason for denial under Conditions)

Conditions Imposed: ___________________________________________

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Attorney assigned: ____________________________________________

Address: _____________________________  Phone: ________________




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