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Legal aid claim forms and guidance for the FGF and Family Advocacy schemes - including CIV CLAIM5, CIV CLAIM5A, EX504 and EX505.
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, …
Sample letter for social services staff to respond to requests for information about child abuse assessments or child protection plans.
Ffurflenni a canllawiau ar gyfer llenwi ffurflenni (eg CRM14, CRM15, CRM16, CIV modd 1, Civ modd 2).
Use this letter to get evidence a partner has been cautioned by police for child abuse, if you're applying for legal aid.
Form for solicitor to state reasons why Advocacy Assistance is not justified; for client to apply for a review.
Controlled work form to request prior authority to instruct King’s Counsel, 2 counsel or disbursements above prescribed rates.
Use this pro forma to request judicial review discretion, and find supporting guidance.
Form for claiming back Crown Court costs if you have instructed a barrister under the public access scheme and have not used a solicitor.
Report a claim in civil cases, for costs met in part or in full by other party.
Fill in this form if you or your partner have received capital since you first applied for legal aid.
Claim for payment on account in civil legal aid cases (including civil applications arising from criminal proceedings).
Use this sample letter to get evidence a partner is on bail for a child abuse charge, if you're applying for legal aid.
Form for claiming back magistrates' court if you have instructed a barrister under the public access scheme and have not used a solicitor.
State a legal aid client's change of personal information for financial assessment.
Claim for costs in fixed fee family cases.
This form is for clients and/or their partners who trade in a self-employed partnership.
Adapt this example letter to provide information about medical injuries or harm consistent with domestic violence.
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.
Adapt this sample letter to answer requests for proof of a referral to specialist domestic violence support services.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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