how the matter meets each of the thresholds tests; details of the significant change in circumstances, where discharge/vary sought; details of substantial contravention where enforcement sought. The file should also contain all other relevant notes, supporting evidence and documents. Lawyers are also encouraged to complete a . Fees and billing sets out the fees available and the conditions attaching to grants under this guideline. Guideline 7 Special medical procedures involving children – The following information provides guidance on how to interpret and apply guideline 7 and should be read in conjunction with that guideline in the Handbook. Where there is any inconsistency between the following information and the guidelines, the guidelines will prevail. Guideline 7.1 litigation for adults for special medical procedures involving a – child Note: The lawyer is not required to assess eligibility under this guideline. Applications are submitted to ATLAS for assessment by VLA. Eligibility criteria Assistance may be available under this guideline where criterion A is met. Criterion A Refer to the notes linked to the following threshold tests: ; ; In addition to the parents of a child, assistance may be available under this guideline for a person with parental responsibility, including a person with a permanent care order, to initiate or respond to proceedings relating to special medical procedures for a child. This may be necessary where the parents are absent, or will not consent to the medical procedure. Matters that may be funded under this guideline include treatment of a child for the following: gender identity disorder; surgery;
how the matter meets each of the thresholds tests; details of the significant change in circumstances, where discharge/vary sought; details of substantial contravention where enforcement sought. The file should also contain all other relevant notes, supporting evidence and documents. Lawyers are also encouraged to complete a . Fees and billing sets out the fees available and the conditions attaching to grants under this guideline. Guideline 7 – Special medical procedures involving children The following information provides guidance on how to interpret and apply guideline 7 and should be read in conjunction with that guideline in the Handbook. Where there is any inconsistency between the following information and the guidelines, the guidelines will prevail. Guideline 7.1 – litigation for adults for special medical procedures involving a child Note: The lawyer is not required to assess eligibility under this guideline. Applications are submitted to ATLAS for assessment by VLA. Eligibility criteria Assistance may be available under this guideline where criterion A is met. Criterion A Refer to the notes linked to the following threshold tests: ; ; In addition to the parents of a child, assistance may be available under this guideline for a person with parental responsibility, including a person with a permanent care order, to initiate or respond to proceedings relating to special medical procedures for a child. This may be necessary where the parents are absent, or will not consent to the medical procedure. Matters that may be funded under this guideline include treatment of a child for the following: gender identity disorder; surgery;
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