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Use form LF1 to make a claim under the litigator graduated fee scheme (LGFS).
This form is for clients and/or their partners who are company directors or shareholders in a limited company.
Financial information about a legal aid applicant’s business partnership or self-employed work.
LAA forms to give 1) notice of certificate, 2) request extension/amendment to certificate or 3) advise of certificate withdrawal/revocation.
Claim fees in criminal legal aid cases for assigned counsel, for time spent at court, in conference, drafting etc.
Use this form for recovery under the statutory charge and request to postpone enforcement.
For legal aid applications where there is no time to make a full application.
Controlled work form for legal aid clients requesting family mediation, with section to be signed by the mediator.
Legal aid claim forms and guidance for the FGF and Family Advocacy schemes - including CIV CLAIM5, CIV CLAIM5A, EX504 and EX505.
Sample letter to get a copy of a DVPN or DAPN, if you're applying for legal aid.
Form for barristers and solicitor advocates to claim legal aid fees in certain circumstances.
For newly qualified duty solicitors or for duty solicitors that will have joined your firm by the date the rota starts.
Use this letter from a housing authority or housing association as evidence of domestic abuse, if you are applying for legal aid.
Controlled work application forms: representation - CW1&2 (MH), enhanced rates - CWC (MH), review of refusal or withdrawal - CW4 (MH).
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.
Form for claiming legal aid fees in crime escape cases, excluding crime prison law matters.
Use this form to request prior authority or a change to cost limitation (where applicable).
Use this sample letter to get proof a partner promised in court not to harass or threaten you, if you're applying for legal aid.
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.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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