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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.
Report crime lower work to the Legal Aid Agency.
Indemnity forms for both limited liability partnerships and companies: personal guarantee and indemnity deed of agreement.
Sample letters to get proof that a partner has been issued with a DVPO or DAPO, if you're applying for legal aid.
Controlled work application forms: representation - CW1&2 (MH), enhanced rates - CWC (MH), review of refusal or withdrawal - CW4 (MH).
Use this form to give reasons for withdrawal of a legal aid certificate.
Use this form for recovery under the statutory charge and request to postpone enforcement.
Sample letter to get a copy of a DVPN or DAPN, if you're applying for legal aid.
Claim for assessment of costs or payment of costs following detailed assessment in civil cases.
Claim fees in criminal legal aid cases for assigned counsel, for time spent at court, in conference, drafting etc.
Legal aid claim forms and guidance for the FGF and Family Advocacy schemes - including CIV CLAIM5, CIV CLAIM5A, EX504 and EX505.
Summary sheet for claims submitted to the Legal Aid Agency: profit costs, disbursements, travel and waiting.
Sample letter to get evidence that police and other agencies set up a plan to protect you from abuse, if you're applying for legal aid.
Sample letter to get proof from the police that a partner has been issued with a DVPO or DAPO, if you're applying for legal aid.
This form is for clients and/or their partners who are company directors or shareholders in a limited company.
Use this letter from a housing authority or housing association as evidence of domestic abuse, if you are applying for legal aid.
Adapt this example letter to give evidence of a Multi-agency Risk Assessment Conference protection plan (for victims of domestic violence).
Use this form to request prior authority or a change to cost limitation (where applicable).
Form for claiming legal aid fees in crime escape cases, excluding crime prison law matters.
Use this sample letter to get evidence from an organisation providing domestic abuse support services confirming refused admission to a refuge, if you're applying for legal aid for a divorce or separation.
Do not include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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