What you need to know
Internally displaced persons and people appealing a refusal to register them as internally displaced may receive free secondary legal aid in the scope provided by law.
A registered address in another region does not prevent you from contacting the nearest legal aid bureau. Initial legal advice is available even if some documents were lost during displacement.
Legal services available
Legal advice
A lawyer explains your rights, available procedures, deadlines and the evidence that may be useful.
Procedural documents
Assistance drafting applications, complaints, claims, appeals and other court documents.
Representation of interests in court
A Free Legal Aid system lawyer or a lawyer cooperating with the system may represent your interests where the law provides this service.
Common legal issues
IDP status and payments
Registration, subsistence allowance, suspension of payments and appeals.
Lost documents
Restoring identity, civil status, employment and property documents.
Housing and property
Access to housing, damaged property, inheritance and ownership rights.
Employment and pensions
Employment records, wages, pension payments and insurance history.
What to bring, if available
- identity document and tax number, if available;
- IDP certificate or a refusal to issue one;
- documents concerning payments, employment, housing or property;
- written decisions and correspondence with public authorities.
Do not postpone your first consultation because a document is missing. Bring what you have. A lawyer will explain which information can be obtained from registers and what else may be required.
How to receive assistance
Describe the situation
Call, write online or visit any legal aid bureau. Explain what happened and what result you need.
Confirm eligibility
A lawyer will identify the applicable legal category and explain which supporting documents are required.
Receive the appropriate service
You may receive advice immediately. Where secondary legal aid is required, the centre will process an application and appoint a legal aid provider.
Eligibility and the scope of services are governed by the Law of Ukraine “On Free Legal Aid”. The lawyer will assess the current law and the facts of your case.