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CPR 55 Possession Claim Costs
CPR 55 Possession Claim Costs What is CPR 55? Part 55 of the Civil Procedure Rules applies to possession claims in England and Wales. Possession claims are legal proceedings brought by a landlord or mortgage lender seeking to regain possession of a...
C1A Form: Allegations of Domestic Abuse and Harm
C1A Form: Allegations of Domestic Abuse and Harm What is a C1A Form? If a party has commenced proceedings regarding child arrangements, prohibited steps or a specific issue, they will be required to file a Form C100. If you wish to provide supplemental...
Care Proceedings Costs: VHCC Case Study
Care Proceedings Costs: VHCC Case Study Overview ARC Costs recently assisted in a Very High Costs Case (VHCC) for a matter regarding the removal of children from their parents following the death of their sibling which was caused by the negligence of the...
Pre-Trial Checklist: A Good Time to Review Your Costs Budget
Pre-Trial Checklist: A Good Time to Review Costs Budgets What is a Pre-Trial Checklist? A Pre-Trial Checklist, also known as a Listing Questionnaire, is a document which may be required on both Multi Track and Fast Track cases if requested by the Court....
Legal Aid Agency and Legal Costs
Legal Aid Agency and Legal Costs What is the Legal Aid Agency? The Legal Aid Agency (LAA) is the government agency responsible for providing legal aid in England and Wales. It is an executive agency of the Ministry of Justice (MOJ). The LAA administers...
Very High Cost Cases (VHCC) Guidance
Very High Cost Cases (VHCC) Guidance What are Very High Cost Cases? The CPS, the Bar Council and the Legal Services Commission (now the Legal Aid Agency) developed the Very High Costs Cases (VHCC) Scheme in England and Wales. The scheme was developed to...