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Means assessment form for legal aid clients not on Income Support or other passporting benefits (also includes CIV MEANS 1P).
Family help (higher) and legal representation in family proceedings.
Advocates’ Graduated Fee Scheme: paper claim forms for the AGFS, and Special Preparation claims
Report crime lower work to the Legal Aid Agency.
Use this letter to get proof that an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor/Advocate has provided you with support, if you’re applying for legal aid.
Sample letter to get evidence from a public authority confirming you have been assessed as being, or at risk of being, a victim of domestic violence, if you're applying for legal aid.
Apply for a grant of advocacy assistance to a legal aid client.
Forms and checklists to submit escape fee case claims under the 4 different categories.
Sample letters to get evidence a partner is currently on police bail for a domestic violence charge, if you're applying for legal aid.
Indemnity forms for both limited liability partnerships and companies: personal guarantee and indemnity deed of agreement.
Sample letters to get a copy of restraining order or protective injunction against an abusive partner, if you're applying for legal aid.
Includes rates calculator and guidance for claims in civil matters.
Letter to get evidence that social services think your child has been abused or is at risk, if you're applying for legal aid.
Form for Non-Fastrak claims for defence costs in magistrates' or Crown Court, and for cost of successful appeals against magistrates' sentence or conviction.
Use this letter to get proof that an appropriate health professional referred you to a domestic violence support service, if you're applying for legal aid.
Claim fees in criminal legal aid cases for assigned counsel, for time spent at court, in conference, drafting etc.
Use this letter to get evidence a partner has been cautioned by police for domestic violence against you, if you're applying for legal aid.
Use form LF1 to make a claim under the litigator graduated fee scheme (LGFS).
Sample letters to get proof that a partner has been issued with a domestic violence protection order, if you're applying for legal aid.
Financial assessment form for client requesting family mediation.
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