Clause Code : RF9

Responding to an application for contravention, contempt or breach of orders - generic

Clause type: Refusal

Solicitor clause wording

Legal aid is only available to respond to an application for contravention, contempt or breach of orders where we consider: - The matter is urgent and a dispute resolution conference is inappropriate - Your client has a valid reason to not comply with current court orders, or - There has been a significant change in circumstances which means that the existing orders are no longer in your client's child / children's best interests. 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 contravention, contempt or breach of orders where we consider: • The matter is urgent and a dispute resolution conference is inappropriate • You have a valid reason for not complying with current court orders, or • There has been a significant change in circumstances which means that the existing orders are no longer in your child / children's best interests. Based on the information provided, we are not satisfied that you meet the criteria for funding as we do not consider: