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Use this form to give reasons for withdrawal of a legal aid certificate.
Counsel - use this claim form and forward to the instructing solicitor.
Financial information about a legal aid applicant’s business partnership or self-employed work.
Controlled work application forms: representation - CW1&2 (MH), enhanced rates - CWC (MH), review of refusal or withdrawal - CW4 (MH).
Legal aid claim forms and guidance for the FGF and Family Advocacy schemes - including CIV CLAIM5, CIV CLAIM5A, EX504 and EX505.
Use this sample letter to get evidence from an organisation providing domestic violence support services confirming refused admission to a refuge, if you're applying for legal aid for a divorce or separation.
Sample letters to get evidence of a restraining order or injunction against an abusive partner, if you're applying for legal aid.
Controlled work form for legal aid clients requesting family mediation, with section to be signed by the mediator.
Use this sample letter to get a copy of the child abuse charge from the police, if you're applying for legal aid.
Claim for payment on account in civil legal aid cases (including civil applications arising from criminal proceedings).
Claim for costs in fixed fee family cases.
Legal aid application for amendment or prior authority in civil cases.
Financial assessment form for legal aid applicants whose main home main home is outside the United Kingdom.
Controlled work form to request prior authority to instruct King’s Counsel, 2 counsel or disbursements above prescribed rates.
Use this sample letter to get evidence that your partner abused a child, if you're applying for legal aid.
Use this letter to get evidence a partner has been cautioned by police for child abuse, if you're applying for legal aid.
Use this letter to get proof that an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor/Advocate has provided you with support, if you’re applying for legal aid.
Use this pro forma to request judicial review discretion, and find supporting guidance.
Forms for solicitors and advocates to claim back legal aid costs for confiscation proceedings. For representation orders dated 1 Apr 2016 to 16 Sep 2020 for solicitors, and between 31 Dec 2018 and 16 Sep 2020 for advocates, …
How solicitors can set out the reason why it would be unreasonable for the defendant to pay the full costs.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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