Solicitor clause wording
Legal aid is only available to respond to an application for a recovery order where:
- your client has a reasonable excuse for removing the child / children from the other party's care, and
- the matter is urgent or inappropriate for a family dispute resolution conference, or
- your client has made a genuine attempt to resolve the dispute with the other party without going to court.
Based on the information provided, we are not satisfied that your client meets the criteria for funding.
Client clause wording
Legal aid is only available to respond to an application for a recovery order where:
• you have a reasonable excuse for removing your child / children from the other party's care, and
• the matter is urgent or inappropriate for a family dispute resolution conference, or
• you have made a genuine attempt to resolve the dispute with the other party without going to court.
Based on the information provided, we are not satisfied that you meet the criteria for funding.