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Clause type: Approval
Legal aid has been granted for additional standard preparation where an interpreter has been engaged or there are 3 or more parties (excluding the ICL) involved. Grants of legal assistance in family law matters are provided in stages. This stage includes taking client instructions and preparing the matter. This is a maximum fee grant of aid. Claims can be made for actual time spent up to the maximum. Funding for parties in family law matters is subject to a cost cap. Refer to Guideline 18 – Family law costs management.
Legal aid has been granted for additional standard preparation. Grants of legal assistance in family law matters are provided in stages. This stage allows your solicitor to prepare your matter. The maximum professional fee Legal Aid will pay your lawyer at this stage is $450.00. Funding for parties in family law matters is subject to a cost cap. Refer to Guideline 18 – Family law costs management.