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Get a copy of a finding of fact of child abuse
Use this sample letter to get evidence that your partner abused a child, if you're applying for legal aid.
Applies to England and Wales
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If a judge in a non-criminal court decides that child abuse has happened, it’s called a finding of fact.
The court should send you a copy of the court order with the finding of fact. To get another copy of the court order, you should:
- fill in the sample letter as best you can
- send it to the court that issued the order
It usually costs £5 for a copy but you may be able to get help with the fee.
You can use this as evidence if you’re applying for legal aid to stop an abusive partner seeing your child or to take away their parental responsibility.
Updates to this page
Published 14 May 2014