Could a client receiving advice and assistance end up paying money recovered or preserved back to the Legal Aid Fund?

It is unlikely the legal aid provisions about property recovered or preserved (“clawback”) and “hardship” will ever arise in advice and assistance given in relation to the Children’s Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011.  However, if it does become relevant or if you are unsure if it would apply, you should refer to our Civil guidance on clawback or contact us.

Can children’s advice and assistance be given at the same time as children’s legal aid?

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Advice and Assistance Application Procedures

Applying for advice and assistance: choosing the correct category code, and advice and assistance applications on behalf of - or directly by - a child

Find out how you must apply for children’s A&A, timescales for doing so, when different category codes are appropriate and who may make applications.

Advice and Assistance Application Procedures

Assessment of your client’s financial eligibility

Read about financial eligibility provisions for A&A and when contributions are payable, as well as the evidence needed to verify financial eligibility.

Advice and Assistance Application Procedures

Advice and assistance declaration form

Find out about the purpose and importance of the Declaration Form for Children’s A&A, and who should sign It (whether child or adult).

Advice and Assistance Application Procedures

Time limit for intimation of application to us

Find out when you must submit an online application by after commencing advice and assistance.

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