Have name changed for this as don't want it linked with my usual username.
I was the victim of Domestic Violence and Abuse from my husband. He is now taking me through the family courts to try and have our DC live with him.
I have applied for Legal Aid, but am struggling to find the evidence to back up the abuse.
I asked for a letter from my GP, she's happy to provide it but the turn around for the letter is 1 month, I asked for the letter in plenty of time but the doctor wants a face to face appointment with me before writing it which isn't going to be for another few weeks.
I had support from Women's Aid but they lost their funding in October and discharged me from the service due to that so can't help.
I am awaiting referral to other services; Counselling, Victim Support etc but I was only referred after WA closed and due to them closing there is a backlog for other services so won't be referred in time.
Social Worker involved is staying mutual so won't write it I don't think she believes I was abused
The deadline is this Friday.
Is there anywhere else I can try asking? I might get it on financial grounds as I get Income Support, Child Tax Credits and CB for my DC but there's more going out of my account than coming in yet I'm not in debt (as I have a small overdraft) so my solicitor thinks my application will be rejected.
I can't afford to pay for this so it will be a case of letting my abusive Ex have our DC if I can't fight this.