Policies
5. Family Law Matters – when legal aid is available
5.15. Special medical procedures
5.15.1 Special Medical Procedure - Independent Children's Lawyer
Where the court makes an order pursuant to s68L of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) for the independent representation of the child’s interests in proceedings concerning a special medical procedure, Legal Aid NSW will fund an Independent Children’s Lawyer.
There is no means or merit test applied.
5.15.2 Special Medical Procedure - Parents
Legal aid is available to the parents of a child in Family Court proceedings for special medical procedures involving the child.
To be eligible for legal aid the applicant must satisfy:
- the Means Test
See also civil law policy for special medical procedure matters conducted in the Guardianship Division of NCAT.
Date Last Published: 09/01/2023