For the purposes of a determination for any form of civil legal services in relation to any matter described in paragraph 18(3A) (applications under Article 10 of the 2007 Hague Convention), to the extent that it—
does not relate to an application under Article 10(1)(a) or (b) of the 2007 Hague Convention; and
is an application by a creditor under the 2007 Hague Convention concerning maintenance obligations arising from a parent-child relationship towards a person under the age of 21,
the general merits criteria do not apply and paragraph (2) applies.
The individual may qualify for civil legal services only if the Director is satisfied that the application is not manifestly unfounded.