Clause Code : RF10

Not separated for sufficient period of time – 6 weeks

Clause type: Refusal

Solicitor clause wording

Legal aid is only available for family law matters where parties have been separated for at least six weeks. Based on the information provided, your client has not been separated from the other party for six weeks. Your client can re-apply for legal aid once they have been separated for six weeks or more.

Client clause wording

Legal aid is only available for family law matters where you have been separated for at least six weeks. Based on the information provided, you have not been separated from the other party for six weeks. You can re-apply for legal aid once you have been separated for six weeks or more.