Guidance
Domestic violence and child abuse offences: legal aid evidence
Check this list to see which offences count as evidence if you're applying for legal aid to separate from an abusive ex-partner.
Applies to England and Wales
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You can use evidence of a conviction, caution or charge for any of these crimes to get legal aid to:
- stop an abusive partner seeing your child
- take away their parental responsibility
- help you divorce or separate from them
To get the evidence, use the sample letters for domestic violence or child abuse.
Published 19 December 2014
Last updated 21 March 2016 + show all updates
Last updated 21 March 2016 + show all updates
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List of domestic violence and child abuse offences updated.
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First published.