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Sample letters to get evidence of child abuse
Use these letters to get proof of child abuse if you want legal aid to stop a partner seeing your child.
You need to provide 1 piece of written evidence of child abuse if you’re applying for legal aid to:
- stop an abusive partner having access to your child
- take away their parental responsibility
You can use any of these sample letters to ask for this evidence.
If you have a lawyer, they will be able to help you complete the letters and get the evidence.
Find out more about how to apply for legal aid.
If you’re a professional who works with victims of child abuse and have been asked to provide evidence for a legal aid application, please use the relevant sample letter below to reply.