Regulation 9 Amendments to the principal regulations

In Schedule 2, number the paragraph before the table, “1.”.

In Schedule 2, after the table, insert—

“2.

(1)

This paragraph applies to applications for assistance by way of representation in proceedings for, or in relation to, a non-molestation order under Article 20 of the Family Homes and Domestic Violence (Northern Ireland) Order 1998^f1 made by the person applying for the order or on whose application the order is made.

(2)

In such applications—

(a)

where the disposable income of the client exceeds £234 a week, the contribution payable shall be the excess plus £134; and

(b)

where the disposable capital of the client exceeds £3,000, the contribution payable shall be £100.

3.

The contribution payable by a client under paragraph 2 may be in respect of disposable income or disposable capital, or in respect of both.”.