Form for solicitors to provide additional information about a child party or protected party, if the Official Solicitor is asked to be a litigation friend.
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A list of solicitors accredited to deal with cases where a child is taken abroad without a parent's permission.
Friday, 30 June 2023
A list of solicitors accredited to deal with cases where a child is taken abroad without a parent's permission.
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A list of solicitors accredited to deal with cases where a child is taken abroad without a parent's permission.
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A list of solicitors accredited to deal with cases where a child is taken abroad without a parent's permission.
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Form for solicitors to provide additional information about a protected party, if the Official Solicitor is asked to be a litigation friend.
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Form for solicitors to complete if a protected party lacks capacity to carry out family proceedings.
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A list of solicitors accredited to deal with cases where a child is taken abroad without a parent's permission.
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