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This form is for clients and/or their partners who are self-employed sole traders.
Use this form if you if you wish to nominate someone other than your solicitor to contact the LAA to discuss the case on your behalf.
Form for claiming back magistrates' court if you have instructed a barrister under the public access scheme and have not used a solicitor.
Controlled work application forms: representation - CW1&2 (MH), enhanced rates - CWC (MH), review of refusal or withdrawal - CW4 (MH).
Claim for payment on account in civil legal aid cases (including civil applications arising from criminal proceedings).
Form for claiming back Crown Court costs if you have instructed a barrister under the public access scheme and have not used a solicitor.
For legal aid applications where there is no time to make a full application.
Adapt this example letter to give evidence of a Multi-agency Risk Assessment Conference protection plan (for victims of domestic violence).
Use this sample letter to get evidence that your partner abused a child, if you're applying for legal aid.
Duty solicitors: forms, guidance and invitations to tender for HPCDS.
Claim for costs in fixed fee family cases.
Adapt this sample letter to answer requests for proof of a referral to specialist domestic violence support services.
Use this form to request prior authority or a change to cost limitation (where applicable).
Means assessment form for people who want to apply for legal aid and are passported, self-employed or in a formal business partnership.
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, …
Counsel - use this claim form and forward to the instructing solicitor.
Legal aid application for amendment or prior authority in civil cases.
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.
Form for claiming legal aid fees in contempt proceedings and for breaches of civil anti-social behaviour injunctions.
Report a claim in civil cases, for costs met in part or in full by other party.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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