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Use this letter to get evidence a partner has been cautioned by police for domestic violence against you, if you're applying for legal aid.
Sample letter to get a copy of a DVPN/DAPN, if you're applying for legal aid.
Advocates� Graduated Fee Scheme: paper claim forms for the AGFS, and Special Preparation claims
Means assessment form for people who want to apply for legal aid and are passported, self-employed or in a formal business partnership.
Use this sample letter to get evidence that you've been abused by a partner, if you're applying for legal aid for a divorce or separation.
Letter to get evidence that social services think your child has been abused or is at risk, if you're applying for legal aid.
Claim fees in criminal legal aid cases for assigned counsel, for time spent at court, in conference, drafting etc.
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 form LF1 to make a claim under the litigator graduated fee scheme (LGFS).
Summary sheet for claims submitted to the Legal Aid Agency: profit costs, disbursements, travel and waiting.
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.
Form for private prosecutors to apply for the costs of magistrates' and Crown Court cases.
For newly qualified duty solicitors or for duty solicitors that will have joined your firm by the date the rota starts.
Use this form to give reasons for withdrawal of a legal aid certificate.
Controlled work form for legal aid clients requesting family mediation, with section to be signed by the mediator.
Claim for assessment of costs or payment of costs following detailed assessment in civil cases.
Controlled work application forms: representation - CW1&2 (MH), enhanced rates - CWC (MH), review of refusal or withdrawal - CW4 (MH).
Use digital systems to simplify criminal legal aid processing: find forms for LAA criminal legal aid applications and eForms information.
Use this letter from a housing authority or housing association as evidence of domestic violence, if you are applying for legal aid.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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