Statutory guidance

Qualified legal representative appointed by the Court: Statutory guidance

Statutory guidance about the role of qualified legal representatives appointed by the court under section 31W(6) of the Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 and section 85K(6) of the Courts Act 2003.

• From: Ministry of Justice
• Published: 12 July 2022
• Last updated: 5 June 2024 — See all updates

Applies to England and Wales

Documents

Qualified legal representative appointed by the Court: Statutory guidance

PDF, 275 KB, 21 pages

Arweiniad statudol: Cynrychiolydd cyfreithiol cymwysedig wedi ei benodi gan y llys

PDF, 402 KB, 22 pages

Details

This guidance gives information on:

• Role of the qualified legal representative remit and responsibilities
• Duties and responsibilities
• Termination of the appointment of the Court-appointed qualified legal representative

This statutory guidance comes into force on 31 May 2024 and replaces the previous version of this guidance which came into force on 21 July 2022.

Related links

• Guidance on claiming fees for work under the QLR Scheme

• Form to register to work under the QLR scheme

• Regulations for the QLR Scheme:

  • The Prohibition of Cross-Examination in Person (Civil and Family Proceedings) Regulations 2022 (legislation.gov.uk)

  • The Prohibition of Cross-Examination in Person (Fees of Court-Appointed Qualified Legal Representatives) Regulations 2022 (legislation.gov.uk)

Published 12 July 2022
Last updated 5 June 2024 + show all updates

1. 5 June 2024

   Documents updated in line with legislation changes

2. 18 October 2022

   Welsh version of statutory guidance published.

3. 12 July 2022

   First published.