Can a civil aid certificate for divorce be amended for ancilliary relief proceedings if the other side petition for divorce first?
YES, provided the solicitor applying foe amendment has not also issued a petition on foot of the certificate. NO, (If a petition has been issued on foot of the certificate), A fresh application for Legal Aid will be required in respect of ancilliary relief. The new application should enclose a copy of the petition issued by the other side citing the relevant record number along with a copy of the decree nisi.
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