Clause Code : PC2

Family Law property Mediation Trial - Representation at Property conference - second conference

Clause type: Approval

Solicitor clause wording

Aid is approved to represent your client at a further property conference convened by Legal Aid Queensland (solicitor only). Funding is provided under the Commonwealth Lawyer-assisted Family Law Property Mediation Trial. This is a maximum fee grant of aid. Claims can be made for actual time spent up to the maximum. A Conference Organiser will contact you to arrange a date for the second conference. Any outstanding disclosure discussed at the initial conference must be completed no less than 48 hours prior to the conference date. This grant of aid is inclusive of preparation for and attendance at the conference, preparation of consent orders if required, and writing to your client confirming the outcome and any further options available.

Client clause wording

Legal aid has been granted for you to be represented at a further property conference convened by Legal Aid Queensland (solicitor only) in relation to <!approved_matters!>. Funding is provided under the Commonwealth Lawyer-assisted Family Law Property Mediation Trial. Grants of legal assistance in family law matters are provided in stages. This stage allows for your solicitor to take your instructions, attend the conference, prepare consent orders (if an agreement is reached) and write to you confirming the outcome and any further options available. Tests apply for continued funding for further stages of the proceedings. The maximum fee Legal Aid will pay your lawyer for this stage is $600.00 plus disbursements of $25.00. Funding for parties in family law matters are subject to a cost cap. Refer to Guideline 18 - Family law costs management.

Solicitors

Fee Structure 1

Solicitors Fee Structure 1
Work Type Fee
Preparation $150.00
Consent / Parenting Orders $150.00
Conference Time $300.00
Total $600.00

Outlays

Outlays
Work Type Fee
Total disbursements $25.00