APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL
(Child Support Contempt)
400-00229 - Application for Appointment of Counsel (Child Support Contempt) (04/2018) Page 2 of 2
Other Employed Household Members
Change in Monthly Income: If your current monthly income is significantly different from last year’s
income, please describe the reasons for the change.
My income last year (past 12 months) was
The income from other household members last year was:
The reason for the change is: (This section must be filled out if you have a change in income.)
I request the Court appoint an attorney for me in this case because of my low income. I further state that all of my
answers are true to the best of my knowledge and belief, UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY.
Signed and sworn before me:
DETERMINATION OF FINANCIAL ELIGIBILITY
The Application is DENIED
The gross income of the applicant and cohabiting family members is greater than 150% of
the poverty line, AND welfare aid does not constitute a major portion of subsistence of the
applicant and cohabiting family members, AND the applicant is able to pay for an attorney
without expending income or liquid resources necessary for the maintenance of the applicant
and all dependents.
The Application is GRANTED
Welfare aid constitutes a major portion of subsistence of the applicant and cohabitating family
members. OR
The gross income of the applicant and cohabiting family members is at or below 150% of the
poverty income guidelines. OR
Applicant is unable to pay for an attorney without expending income or liquid resources necessary
for the maintenance of the applicant and all dependents.
Signature of Clerk or Designee
NOTICE OF RIGHT TO APPEAL: You have the right to appeal this order to the Judge of this
Court. Your appeal must be filed in writing with the clerk of this court within 7 days of the date of
this order.