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Guideline 1 − parenting disputes

Guideline 1 − parenting disputes

A grant of legal assistance may be available for both adults and children in parenting disputes under the following guidelines:

  • Legal assistance for adults in parenting disputes
    • Guideline 1.1 – advice and negotiation for adults in parenting disputes
    • Guideline 1.2 – FDRS for adults in parenting disputes
    • Guideline 1.3 – litigation for adults in parenting disputes
  • Legal assistance for children in parenting disputes
    • Guideline 1.4 – appointment of an ICL in litigation relating to parenting disputes
    • Guideline 1.5 – appointment of an ICL for litigation intervention FDRS in parenting disputes
    • Guideline 1.6 – advice and negotiation for child litigants in parenting disputes
    • Guideline 1.7 – FDRS for child litigants in parenting disputes
    • Guideline 1.8 – litigation for child litigants in parenting disputes.

 

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