British family lawyers need to ensure that provision for costs are made from their client. This new Family Law Special Bulletin addresses some of the areas of concern surrounding funding family proceedings, where the client may have limited means, but is still is not eligible for legal aid; the possibility of obtaining an order for costs against the Legal Services Commission, where circumstances permit; and whether the Legal Services Commission's statutory charge could apply to pension adjustment orders. This book provides an assessment of costs including an outline of the new legal aid scheme and of the new eligibility assessment provisions.
British family lawyers need to ensure that provision for costs are made from their client. This new Family Law Special Bulletin addresses some of the areas of concern surrounding funding family proceedings, where the client may have limited means, but is still is not eligible for legal aid; the possibility of obtaining an order for costs against the Legal Services Commission, where circumstances permit; and whether the Legal Services Commission's statutory charge could apply to pension adjustment orders. This book provides an assessment of costs including an outline of the new legal aid scheme and of the new eligibility assessment provisions.