Statutory guidance

Qualified legal representative appointed by the Court: Statutory guidance

Statutory guidance about the role of qualified legal representatives appointed by the court under section 31W(6) of the Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 and section 85K(6) of the Courts Act 2003.

From:
Ministry of Justice
Published
12 July 2022
Last updated
18 October 2022 — See all updates

Applies to England and Wales

Documents

Qualified legal representative appointed by the Court: Statutory guidance

PDF, 386 KB, 21 pages

Arweiniad statudol: Cynrychiolydd cyfreithiol cymwysedig wedi ei benodi gan y llys

PDF, 362 KB, 21 pages

Qualified legal representative process map

PDF, 62.7 KB, 1 page

Details

This guidance gives information on:

  • Role of the qualified legal representative remit and responsibilities
  • Duties and responsibilities
  • Termination of the appointment of the Court-appointed qualified legal representative

This statutory guidance comes into force on 21 July 2022.

Registration for cross-examination work in family and civil proceedings

Published 12 July 2022
Last updated 18 October 2022 + show all updates

  1. Welsh version of statutory guidance published.

  2. First published.