This is a class project. You should not rely on it as a source of legal information. It is likely incomplete.
Answer the following questions to see if you qualify for appointment of counsel or a fee waiver.
After:
Q(1): Do you receive public assistance?
A: Yes.
Q(1.1):GOTO:qualaid
A: No.
Q(house): How many people make up your household?
X:
Q(income): How much income does your household bring in per year in after tax dollars?
X:
Q(matter): Are you facing a civil or criminal matter?
A[javascript:if (fedpov(getvar('house'),getvar('income'),125)){ goto('qualciv') } else { goto('noqualciv') } ]: Civil
A[javascript:if (fedpov(getvar('house'),getvar('income'),125)){ goto('qualcrim') } else if (fedpov(getvar('house'),getvar('income'),250)) { goto('noqualbut') } else { goto('noqualcrim') } ]: Criminal
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Q(qualaid): You probably qualify as indigent because you receive public assistance.
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Q(qualciv): You probably qualify as indigent since you earn less than 187.5% of the poverty line. See NH RSA 499: 18-b. As a result, you may be eligible to have your court fees waived. Would you like to fill out a fee waiver form?
A: Yes
Q(3.1): Awesome! Would you mind answering a few more questions so that I can generate the form for you?
A: I am happy to answer a few more questions.
Q(name): What is your name
X:
Q(court): Thanks name. What Court are you filing with?
X:
Q(alimony): How much alimony do you collect annually? If you do not collect please write 0.
X:
Q(childsup): How much child support do you collect annually? If you do not collect please write 0.
X:
Q(assistance): Thanks name. Are you ready to save your doc?
A:[javascript:submit2('http://colarusso.pythonanywhere.com/','GET','','','','json_doc','_blank')] Yes.
Q(3.1.1.1.1.1.1.1):GOTO:thanks
A: No.
Q(3.1.1.1.1.1.1.2):GOTO:nomore
A:[https://www.courts.state.nh.us/forms/nhjb-2849-s.pdf] I would rather you provide me the form so that I can complete it myself.
Q(selfform): Not a problem! If the form did not open for you in a new window/tab, you can find it here. After you fill it out take it to court and give it to the clerk. Have a wonderful day.
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A: No
Q(3.2):GOTO:nomore
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Q(qualcrim): You probably qualify as indigent since you earn less than 187.5% of the poverty line. Therefore, the judge will likely find you eligible to be assigned counsel to represent you. See NH RSA 604-A and Free Legal Service Programs.
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Q(noqualbut): You probably qualify as indigent but able to contribute since you earn between 187.5% and 250% of the poverty line. So a judge will likely find you eligible to be assigned a lawyer but you will be asked to contribute towards the attorney fees. See NH Admin Rule 47.
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Q(noqualciv): You probably won't qualify as indigent because you earn more than 125% of the poverty line. See NH Admin Rule 48. Therefore, a judge will likely find you ineligible for appointed counsel, meaning you will probably need to hire an attorney for this matter. Would you like to search for one near you?
A:[https://www.avvo.com/find-a-lawyer] Yes, please direct me to a search database.
Q(6.1):GOTO:thanks
A: No
Q(6.2):GOTO:nomore
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Q(noqualcrim): You probably won't qualify as indigent or indigent but able to contribute since you earn more than 250% of the poverty line. Therefore, you will probably need to hire an attorney for this matter. Would you like to search for one near you?
A:[https://www.avvo.com/find-a-lawyer] Yes, please direct me to a search database.
Q(7.1):GOTO:thanks
A: No
Q(7.2):GOTO:nomore
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Q(nomore): Then I am afraid there is nothing else I can help you with. Thank you for your time and I hope you have a wonderful day!
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Q(thanks): I hope you found this helpful! Thank you for your time and have a wonderful day!