Legal aid in Belgium, under the names "first-line legal aid" and "second-line legal aid", ensures access to legal advice and legal representation, even for those with limited financial resources. Here is a summary of this system:

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Front-line legal aid:

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• Provides basic legal information and advice accessible to everyone, regardless of income.

• Free consultations are provided by pro bono lawyers in front-line legal aid offices, local justice centers, or justice centers.

• Covers various areas of law such as family, labor, housing, consumer law, etc.

• Refers to second-line legal aid if necessary.

 

Second-line legal aid:

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• Offers more in-depth assistance and legal representation, but is only accessible to certain litigants depending on income, this can be totally or partially free (taxation between €25 and €125).

• Second-line legal aid is automatically accessible to minors (in the absence of insurance intervention).

• Several documents must be brought or sent for the first consultation. The list of these can be found here (pdf doc link).