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Legal aid application for amendment or prior authority in civil cases.
Legal aid claim forms and guidance for the FGF and Family Advocacy schemes - including CIV CLAIM5, CIV CLAIM5A, EX504 and EX505.
Counsel - use this claim form and forward to the instructing solicitor.
Controlled work application forms: representation - CW1&2 (MH), enhanced rates - CWC (MH), review of refusal or withdrawal - CW4 (MH).
Use this form to request prior authority or a change to cost limitation (where applicable).
Claim for assessment of costs or payment of costs following detailed assessment in civil cases.
This form is for clients and/or their partners who are company directors or shareholders in a limited company.
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 that your partner abused a child, if you're applying for legal aid.
Claim for costs in fixed fee family cases.
Use this pro forma to request judicial review discretion, and find supporting guidance.
Adapt this example letter to give evidence of a Multi-agency Risk Assessment Conference protection plan (for victims of domestic violence).
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.
Financial information about a legal aid applicant’s business partnership or self-employed work.
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.
Sample letters to get evidence of a restraining order or injunction against an abusive partner, if you're applying for legal aid.
Report a claim in civil cases, for costs met in part or in full by other party.
Form for claiming legal aid fees in contempt proceedings and for breaches of civil anti-social behaviour injunctions.
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.
Do not include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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