Clause Code : RA5B

Contribution payable based on income and assets exceeds grant – couple or single with dependants (means test

Clause type: Refusal

Solicitor clause wording

- We have assessed your client as a person who receives financial help from another person and/or has dependent children. The total combined contribution your client would be required to pay based on your client’s income and assets would be more than the value of the grant of legal assistance. Unless there is a change in your client’s circumstances, it is unlikely your client will be successful in having this decision overturned on review. Your client should make other arrangements for their representation.

Client clause wording

• We have assessed you as a person who receives financial help from another person and/or has dependent children. The total combined contribution you would be required to pay based on your income and assets would be more than the value of the grant of legal assistance. Unless there is a change in your circumstances, it is unlikely you will be successful in having this decision overturned on review. You should make other arrangements for your representation.