Thank you both for taking time and trouble to reply and for your comments.
Melanie, as you've confirmed it's not a legal requirement, I think it best if I tell her just to go ahead on the basis of advice she's sought.
Thanks again and regards.

Thanks to all for helpful replies.
Melanie, I was told judge would reject application if she had not sought legal advice when I rang the county court on her behalf to ask for forms and she was told the same when she rang to book appointment for the hearing.

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