DV aware barrister

[warne]

I think I have managed to secure a loan of £2000, all I could get on my income. Pending appropriate paperwork being sent. All is in order, so it should be agreed.

Could someone point me in the direction of a barrister whom I could hire directly, with an awareness of domestic violence and CSA.

Is there any hope that a barrister would do a 2 day hearing for this, or am I dreaming?

Women's Aid should be able to advice you who is the best person in your area with this kind of expertise. It is such a shame you are having to spend so much money for protection.

Oh goodness. So where do i sell my soul then! Lol. Is it totally unrealistic then to think i can get a barrister for 2 days for 2000.

Any recommendation/names in the London area?

Also, is there a risk of barrister saying no because the case needs too much solicitor input and from what ive just read they cant apply for court applications. This is a nightmare. Can barristers direct me and guide me, or is the role strictly advocacy on the day?

Is find a barrister the only website to do this through. There is only 2 in my area

Don't give up on representing yourself. I've done it and it not impossible.
For child contact the courts are supposed to use the Sturge and Glaser experts report. Google it and learn it and base your defence around it. Its very good.

You can also submit statements to the court as long as you issue them to the other side as well. Keep any statements short as you can with all the most important info included. The judges will read before the hearing.

Depending on the type of hearing tomorrow (is it tomorrow?) and if you can prove that you haven't been given adequate time to brief a barrister I'd be inclined to apply for an adjournment.

Thur. Even if i spend all day and night reading bundle and putting together some instructions its well known barristers usually read up the nighy before. All i can do is my best
Still havent heard back from any chambers yet though. All in court! Cest la vie.

Yay. Found a pro bono lawyer to help me tomorrow. Wish us luck

Good luck OP, let us know how you get on

Barrister absolutely fantastic, totally DV aware, I love her, got contact moved, assurances of safety, extra day added on to hearing, more witnesses invited to be cross examined, a good result. Thank the Lord.

That's good news Warne

Great news Warne

Got an absolutey fantastic judge too. Sensible. Recommended what I was thinking to the father to protect all parties, some of you will know what I mean. Father will have someone accompany him on visits. Better protection all round then.