could do with your input on these issues please if you dont mind.

[Donbean]

Does any one know of the legal standings of a married woman who has suffered domestic violence and who has a small new baby.
What are the chances of the baby bieng taken off her and placed into care for eg.
This is NOT me BTW, its a friend.

no experience .. but wanted to bump you

(I cannot imagine that the child will be taken off her unless it is felt it is in potential danger from her .. all steps must be made to keep parent and child together .. but I'm guessing here

I've had some experience of SS (not for this though) and IME they will do all they can to provide support and keep mum and baby together.

Your poor friend Donbean. I hope someone comes along with some more practical advice - just wanted to offer a message of support.

call Women's aid

There is absolutely no way that a baby would be taken away from the mother unless the mother herself was a threat to the baby.

If she goes to Womens Aid she would be give help to re-home with her baby and start a whole new life WITHOUT him. She'll also receive advice on benefits, legal issues and she'll get counselling.

As far as I know, as long as there is no other reason - not trying to find fault - and domestic violence is the primary problem - the baby should stay with her.

Is the mother still with abusive partner?

Would suggest contact Womens Aid or police Domestic Violence Officer and ask for advice.
(PS They CANNOT interfere - they will only get involved from a police point of view if your friend wants to press charges but they are usually really good with their advice).