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CCMS applications: merits

HelpUsSayYes webinar: civil certificated family merits submissions

A webinar from the civil certificated merits team will focus on how to submit a merits assessment for any new providers to legal aid or a refresh for our existing providers. The webinar will include what documentation is required and common issues.

Accompanying slides
(PPTX, 7 MB)

Family Merits

We will discuss the information our caseworkers need to make a decision on the merits assessment section of your initial application. This will include the evidential requirements we need for domestic abuse applications, public law children and private law children applications, along with the information we need on your statement of case.

Your questions
(PDF, 285 KB)
Accompanying slides
(PPTX, 6 MB)

Non-Family Merits

We will discuss the information our caseworkers need to make a decision on the merits assessment section of your initial application. This will include the evidential requirements we need for housing / community care based applications, along with the information we need on your statement of case.

Accompanying slides
(PPTX, 7 MB)
Your questions
(PDF, 272 KB)