Clause Code : RSM6

Spousal maintenance – defend application to reduce spousal maintenance

Clause type: Refusal

Solicitor clause wording

Legal is only available for a grant of legal assistance to defend a court application to reduce the amount payable under a spousal maintenance order if the applicant for assistance cannot adequately defend the court application without legal assistance. Based on the information provided, we are not satisfied that your client meets the criteria for funding.

Client clause wording

Legal is only available for a grant of legal assistance to defend a court application to reduce the amount payable under a spousal maintenance order if the applicant for assistance cannot adequately defend the court application without legal assistance. Based on the information provided, we are not satisfied that you meet the criteria for funding.