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Claim for payment on account in civil legal aid cases (including civil applications arising from criminal proceedings).
This form is for clients and/or their partners who are self-employed sole traders.
Summary sheet for claims submitted to the Legal Aid Agency: profit costs, disbursements, travel and waiting.
How solicitors can set out the reason why it would be unreasonable for the defendant to pay the full costs.
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.
Use this sample letter to get evidence that your partner abused a child, if you're applying for legal aid.
Use these letters to get proof that a partner was given a binding over order for domestic abuse, if you're applying for legal aid.
Financial assessment form for legal aid applicants whose main home main home is outside the United Kingdom.
For legal aid applications where there is no time to make a full application.
Forms for solicitors and advocates to claim back legal aid costs for confiscation proceedings. For representation orders dated 1 Apr 2016 to 16 Sep 2020 for solicitors, and between 31 Dec 2018 and 16 Sep 2020 for advocates, …
Adapt this example letter to give evidence of a Multi-agency Risk Assessment Conference protection plan (for victims of domestic violence).
Controlled work form to request prior authority to instruct King’s Counsel, 2 counsel or disbursements above prescribed rates.
Use this form to give reasons for withdrawal of a legal aid certificate.
Report a claim in civil cases, for costs met in part or in full by other party.
Sample letter for social services staff to respond to requests for information about child abuse assessments or child protection plans.
Adapt this example letter to provide information about medical injuries or harm consistent with domestic violence.
Forms and guidance for claiming legal aid fees in crime prison law escape cases.
Sample letters to get evidence of a restraining order or injunction against an abusive partner, if you're applying for legal aid.
Use this pro forma to request judicial review discretion, and find supporting guidance.
Use this form to request prior authority or a change to cost limitation (where applicable).
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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