I have a similar problem. I got divorced in 1998 and received Legal Aid - costs were about £4,500. I was aware that a Statutory Charge would be made on the property I preserved. I did not hear anything from the Legal Aid Board until this week - some 9 years later advising they are applying to have a charge placed on my property and the Land Registry have written saying I have two weeks to make any objection. I called Legal Aid and they said they tried to register the charge in 2000 and were unsuccessful - they could give no reason why it has taken so long. They advise if I don't pay in full I will be charged 8% interest. Has anyone had a similar case and made a successful appeal?