Solicitor clause wording
Legal aid is available for the representation of non-parties in contested child protection hearings where:
the court has permitted participation in the proceedings, and
the Director of Child Protection Litigation is seeking a protective supervision order, custody order, or short or long-term guardianship order, and
it is more likely than not that with legal representation the applicant will obtain a different outcome from that sought by the Director of Child Protection Litigation, or
legal representation is required to assist the court to determine the application under the Child Protection Act 1999.
Based on the information you have provided about your client's case, we do not believe this matter meets guideline 1.3 - child protection.
Client clause wording
Legal aid is available for the representation of non-parties in contested child protection hearings where:
• the court has permitted participation in the proceedings, and
• the Director of Child Protection Litigation is seeking a protective supervision order, custody order, or short or long-term guardianship order, and
• it is more likely than not that with legal representation the applicant will obtain a different outcome from that sought by the Director of Child Protection Litigation, or
• legal representation is required to assist the court to determine the application under the Child Protection Act 1999.
Based on the information you have provided about your case, we do not believe your matter meets guideline 1.3 - child protection.