42.04  Notice Of Change / Appointment Of Solicitor

What this form is for

• • Use when changing solicitors mid-case
• • Use when appointing a new solicitor for the first time
• • Do not use for initial appointment at case commencement
• • Use only for civil cases, not criminal matters
• • Do not use for changes in barristers (separate process)

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There is no statutory deadline for submitting this form, but it should be submitted at least 7-10 days before any scheduled court hearing to allow time for processing and notification to all parties.

Before you submit

• • Case number is correct and matches court records
• • All sections are completed with accurate information
• • New solicitor's signature is included if required
• • Form is signed by the client if required
• • Copy has been kept for personal records
• • All parties in the case will be notified separately
• • Form has been submitted to the correct court office

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the correct version of Form 42.04 from the Courts Service website or court office
2. 2Complete all sections with accurate case and solicitor details
3. 3Have the new solicitor sign the form if required
4. 4Submit the completed form to the relevant court office
5. 5Keep a copy for your records
6. 6Notify all other parties in the case about the change

Known limitations

• • This form does not automatically withdraw the previous solicitor
• • Submitting this form does not extend any court deadlines
• • The form may not be suitable for emergency or urgent changes
• • Electronic submission may not be available for all court types
• • The form may require additional documentation in complex cases