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Financial assessment form for client requesting family mediation.
Includes rates calculator and guidance for claims in civil matters.
Means assessment form for legal aid clients not on Income Support or other passporting benefits (also includes CIV MEANS 1P).
Forms and checklists to submit escape fee case claims under the 4 different categories.
Application for legal advice and assistance for clients awaiting police interview; concerned in Prison Law matters and/or the Appeals and Reviews Class of Work
Use this letter to get proof that an appropriate health professional referred you to a domestic violence support service, if you're applying for legal aid.
Use form LF1 to make a claim under the litigator graduated fee scheme (LGFS).
Family help (higher) and legal representation in family proceedings.
Advocates’ Graduated Fee Scheme: paper claim forms for the AGFS, and Special Preparation claims
For legal representation: non-family proceedings.
Sample letters to get evidence a partner is currently on police bail for a domestic violence charge, if you're applying for legal aid.
Report crime lower work to the Legal Aid Agency.
Use this letter to get proof that an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor/Advocate has provided you with support, if you’re applying for legal aid.
Indemnity forms for both limited liability partnerships and companies: personal guarantee and indemnity deed of agreement.
Sample letters to get proof that a partner has been issued with a domestic violence protection order, if you're applying for legal aid.
Summary sheet for claims submitted to the Legal Aid Agency: profit costs, disbursements, travel and waiting.
Letter to get evidence that social services think your child has been abused or is at risk, if you're applying for legal aid.
Use this letter to get evidence a partner has been cautioned by police for domestic violence against you, if you're applying for legal aid.
Apply for a grant of advocacy assistance to a legal aid client.
Controlled work forms for extension requests on hourly rates and graduated fee cases in immigration/asylum and non-immigration matters.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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