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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 17 Sep 2020 to 29 Sep 2022 and main hearings after 31 Oct 2022.
Use these letters to get proof a partner has been convicted of child abuse, if you're applying for legal aid.
Use this sample letter to get evidence a partner is on bail for a child abuse charge, if you're applying for legal aid.
Adapt this example letter to provide information about medical injuries or harm consistent with domestic violence.
Use this form to request prior authority or a change to cost limitation (where applicable).
Legal aid claim forms and guidance for the FGF and Family Advocacy schemes - including CIV CLAIM5, CIV CLAIM5A, EX504 and EX505.
Form for claiming legal aid fees in contempt proceedings and for breaches of civil anti-social behaviour injunctions.
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 letter to get evidence a partner has been cautioned by police for child abuse, if you're applying for legal aid.
Form for private prosecutors to apply for the costs of magistrates' and Crown Court cases.
Form for claiming back Crown Court costs if you have instructed a barrister under the public access scheme and have not used a solicitor.
Adapt this sample letter to answer requests for proof of a referral to specialist domestic violence support services.
Form for solicitor to state reasons why Advocacy Assistance is not justified; for client to apply for a review.
Adapt this sample letter to respond to requests for information about completing domestic violence assessments.
Use form LF3 to make an interim litigator fee claim.
Spreadsheet for solicitor claims for virtual court hearings.
Forms you need to report family mediation work you've done, in order to receive payment.
Use this sample letter to get a copy of the child abuse charge from the police, if you're applying for legal aid.
Adapt this sample letter to give evidence of a person being referred to your domestic violence specialist support service.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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