Interpretation

Applicant means the person for whom a grant of aid is sought, 

Dependent includes– 

a) a spouse, de facto partner or same sex partner residing with the applicant, whether or not the person has an independent income, and 

b) a child or step-child living with the applicant and substantially supported by the applicant or his or her spouse and who does not have an independent income, 

Financially associated person means a person– 

a) providing financial support to the applicant, 

b) receiving financial support from the applicant, or 

c) who could reasonably be expected to financially assist the applicant, 

Funding Criteria means the criteria that must be met for an application to qualify for a grant of aid, 

Grant of aid means a core funded grant of aid for legal representation.