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Request for representation after substantive interim order up to trial directions

Part A – Outcome of interim hearing

Was an interim order about parenting made?

☐ No ☐ Yes (please attach)

Were trial directions made at the interim hearing?

☐ No ☐ Yes

Was an ICL appointed?

☐ No ☐ Yes

Has a family report been ordered?

☐ No ☐ Yes

If yes, what is the status of family report?

☐ A family report has been ordered but is not yet available ☐ A family report has been obtained (please attach)

Part B – Dispute about a substantial issue

For legal aid to be granted for court proceedings there must be a dispute about a substantial issue. Refer to the interpretation of Guideline 4 – Parenting Orders.

I confirm that this matter continues to involve a dispute about a substantial issue concerning either:*

☐ the protection of the child from abuse, neglect or family violence ☐ the denial of a meaningful relationship between a parent and the child ☐ the denial of a meaningful relationship between a party who is not a parent and the child, and ☐ the party is significant to the care, welfare and development of the child ☐ it is in the child’s best interests to have a relationship with the party

*Please provide information about the current dispute between the parties now that interim orders have been made (5000 characters)

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Part C – Possibility of settlement

Now that interim orders have been made, could a Legal Aid Dispute Resolution Conference assist the parties in reaching an agreement?

☐ No ☐ Yes

*Please provide information as to why a legal aid dispute resolution conference is not appropriate (5000 characters)

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Part D – Merits test

Legal aid is only available if all three components of the merits test are satisfied.

Part E – Means test

Have your client's financial circumstances changed since the last grant of aid was approved?

☐ No ☐ Yes

* Please provide additional information about your clients change in financial circumstances (5000 characters)

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Part F – The following documentation is attached (where applicable)

☐ Updated financial documents ☐ Copy of interim order and any directions orders ☐ The initiating application and affidavit ☐ The response to the initiating application with affidavit ☐ Family report ☐ Other*

*Please specify (500 characters)

CERTIFICATION

I (Solicitor's name)* certify that:

☐ I am a practitioner with the law practice that is submitting this;* and ☐ The information provided is true and correct;* and ☐ I hold up to date evidence of the client’s financial eligibility on file;* and ☐ This certification is made on the basis of material (attached or held on file) and I agree to produce this information if requested.*