Segurança Social · Social Security
Request for help with lawyer or court costs
Apply for help with lawyer or court costs when you cannot afford them. Blank PDF, with guidance on completing and signing it.
What it is used for
Apply for help with lawyer or court costs when you cannot afford them.
More about this document
Fictional practical example
You need a lawyer but cannot afford the costs.
What it is
Proteção Jurídica para pessoa singular — PJ 1. Used to request legal aid when a person cannot afford legal advice, a lawyer or court costs. It collects household, income and asset details and the support requested. You receive a blank PJ 1 to complete and sign; Social Security decides the application. PJ 1/2018 form provided by Social Security.
Collection with PedirDocumentos
We help you get the right form, explain what it is for and guide you through completing it. You receive the blank PDF after paying for the service, without needing to log in to the authority’s portal. Include it with other documents in the same individual request and payment.
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This is a blank form, not a certificate or a document issued in your name. The person or organisation specified on the form is responsible for completing and signing it; we do not submit applications, book appointments or guarantee approval. The PedirDocumentos fee covers obtaining and organising the form, explaining its purpose and guidance on completing it. Check the applicable version and requirements with the authority.
Frequently asked questions
What is this form used for?
Apply for help with lawyer or court costs when you cannot afford them.
Is the form already completed?
You receive a blank PDF with guidance. The form must be completed and signed by the person or organisation specified on it.
Can I request it with other documents?
Yes, through the individual journey, at the displayed price and with one final payment. No authority login is needed for this form.
Can Júlia help me complete it?
Yes. She can explain what each field means and answer your questions. Completing, signing and submitting it remains your responsibility or that of the person specified on the form.
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