Chapter 6: Conducting a family private law case >CHAPTER 6Conducting a family private law case6.1Introduction6.5Scope6.6In scope with no need for evidence of abuseInherent jurisdiction of the High Court • Unlawful removal of children • Domestic abuse • Respondents in domestic abuse cases • Other areas within scope without evidence of abuse6.13In scope with evidence of abuseOther private law matters arising out a family relationship (Sch 1, para 12) • Protection of children and family matters (Sch 1, para 13)6.18Evidence of domestic abuse6.25Evidence that a child is at risk of abuse6.26Controlled work and licensed work6.28Private family law – controlled work6.29Legal Help – level 1Scope • Financial eligibility • Merits test • Forms • Funding6.46Family Help (Lower) – level 2Scope • Forms • Funding6.63Help with Family Mediation6.63Introduction6.64Scope6.66Financial eligibility6.67Merits test6.68Forms6.69Funding6.72Certificates – private family law6.72Scope6.76MediationDomestic violence and abuse6.80Final hearings6.81Financial eligibilityWaiver in domestic abuse cases6.85Merits test – standard criteriaStage 1 – Prospects of success • Stage 2 – Cost-benefit/successful outcome6.90Appealing refusalsCCMS and Forms6.91Private law children cases – merits test6.99Financial matters – merits testCCMS and forms • Funding6.102Grant and scope of a certificateDomestic abuse cases • Applying for a certificate – urgent cases