Public Children
Updated Sep 22nd, 2021
This Workflow is for Public Children cases, we also have a Private Children Workflow.
A Workflow to assist with opening a public children matter file and instructing counsel.
Task 1 New FileAllocate a Custom Questionnaire
Enter details regarding the New File (up to 7 Other Party’s, up to 6 Children, up to 6 Solicitors and other information). This information is used to pre-populate letters and fields:
Send Standard Document
Send Standard Document
Add an automatic keydate to matter
3 Days Reminder to Chase for Return of Instruction Paperwork
Allocate a Custom Questionnaire
Enter details regarding the Counsel. This information is used to pre-populate letters and fields:
Send Standard Document
Send Standard Document
Reports
A report to check if files which have been open longer than 28 weeks have been billed with the Legal Aid Agency (this is because care matters should concluded within 26 weeks).
Client Access Portal
Copies of the bundles can be sent to Counsel via the secure portal so they can be downloaded. The bundle will usually be provided by the Local Authority via their own secure portal/download link.
Document pack for this workflow