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Form for claiming back Crown Court costs if you have instructed a barrister under the public access scheme and have not used a solicitor.
Use this sample letter to get evidence that your partner abused a child, if you're applying for legal aid.
Counsel - use this claim form and forward to the instructing solicitor.
Claim for costs in fixed fee family cases.
Form for claiming legal aid fees in crime escape cases, excluding crime prison law matters.
Form for claiming back magistrates' court if you have instructed a barrister under the public access scheme and have not used a solicitor.
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 these letters to get proof that a partner was given a binding over order for domestic violence, if you're applying for legal aid.
Use this sample letter to get evidence from an organisation providing domestic violence support services confirming refused admission to a refuge, if you're applying for legal aid for a divorce or separation.
Sample letters to get evidence of a restraining order or injunction against an abusive partner, if you're applying for legal aid.
LAA forms to give 1) notice of certificate, 2) request extension/amendment to certificate or 3) advise of certificate withdrawal/revocation.
Legal aid claim forms and guidance for the FGF and Family Advocacy schemes - including CIV CLAIM5, CIV CLAIM5A, EX504 and EX505.
Use these letters to get proof a partner has been convicted of child abuse, if you're applying for legal aid.
Use this form to give reasons for withdrawal of a legal aid certificate.
Form for barristers and solicitors to make a claim for fees from the Criminal Defence Service fund to pay criminal court costs.
Controlled work form for legal aid clients requesting family mediation, with section to be signed by the mediator.
Use this sample letter to get evidence a partner is on bail for a child abuse charge, if you're applying for legal aid.
Use digital systems to simplify criminal legal aid processing: find forms for LAA criminal legal aid applications and eForms information.
Ffurflenni a canllawiau ar gyfer llenwi ffurflenni (eg CRM14, CRM15, CRM16, CIV modd 1, Civ modd 2).
Claim for payment on account in civil legal aid cases (including civil applications arising from criminal proceedings).
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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