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Form for claiming back magistrates' court if you have instructed a barrister under the public access scheme and have not used a solicitor.
Form for barristers and solicitors to make a claim for fees from the Criminal Defence Service fund to pay criminal court costs.
Use this letter from a housing authority or housing association as evidence of domestic violence, if you are applying for legal aid.
Report a claim in civil cases, for costs met in part or in full by other party.
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 that your partner abused a child, if you're applying for legal aid.
Form for claiming back Crown Court costs if you have instructed a barrister under the public access scheme and have not used a solicitor.
Form for claiming legal aid fees in contempt proceedings and for breaches of civil anti-social behaviour injunctions.
Claim for payment on account in civil legal aid cases (including civil applications arising from criminal proceedings).
Controlled work form for legal aid clients requesting family mediation, with section to be signed by the mediator.
Counsel - use this claim form and forward to the instructing solicitor.
Claim for costs in fixed fee family cases.
Adapt this example letter to give evidence of a Multi-agency Risk Assessment Conference protection plan (for victims of domestic violence).
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.
Means assessment form for people who want to apply for legal aid and are passported, self-employed or in a formal business partnership.
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 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.
Adapt this sample letter to answer requests for proof of a referral to specialist domestic violence support services.
Sample letters to get evidence of a restraining order or injunction against an abusive partner, if you're applying for legal aid.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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