Other mandatory requirements Discharge or vary orders Refer to the notes linked to the definition of . Grants assessment process An application must be lodged via ATLAS using the process FDRS & stage ‘simplified 2’ template, making the following selections: in the maintenance screen, select ‘Main applic spouse’. under select court ‘court hearings’, ‘no proceedings’. in the professional costs screen, select Stage 1 Advice & ‘A&N – Negotiations’. If the lawyer needs to provide additional information, this should be done by using the function. ‘submit correspondence’ Documentary requirements The file must contain a file note that makes clear: lawyer’s how the matter meets each of the thresholds tests; details as to the other capacity to pay; party’s where discharge or vary is sought, how the significant change in circumstances test is met. The file should also contain all other relevant notes, supporting evidence and documents. Fees and billing sets out the fees available and the conditions attaching to grants under this guideline. Guideline 6.3 litigation in spousal maintenance disputes – Eligibility criteria Assistance may be available under this guideline where criteria A is met. Criterion A Refer to the notes linked to the following threshold tests: ; ;
Other mandatory requirements Discharge or vary orders Refer to the notes linked to the definition of . Grants assessment process An application must be lodged via ATLAS using the ‘simplified process FDRS & stage 2’ template, making the following selections: in the maintenance screen, select ‘Main applic spouse’. under ‘court hearings’, select ‘no court proceedings’. in the professional costs screen, select ‘A&N – Stage 1 Advice & Negotiations’. If the lawyer needs to provide additional information, this should be done by using the ‘submit correspondence’ function. Documentary requirements The lawyer’s file must contain a file note that makes clear: how the matter meets each of the thresholds tests; details as to the other party’s capacity to pay; where discharge or vary is sought, how the significant change in circumstances test is met. The file should also contain all other relevant notes, supporting evidence and documents. Fees and billing sets out the fees available and the conditions attaching to grants under this guideline. Guideline 6.3 – litigation in spousal maintenance disputes Eligibility criteria Assistance may be available under this guideline where criteria A is met. Criterion A Refer to the notes linked to the following threshold tests: ; ;
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