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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Tom Pilgrim

Mother wins High Court challenge over refusal of legal aid for custody battle

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A mother claiming to be a survivor of domestic abuse has won a High Court challenge against the Government after being refused legal aid funding for a custody battle over her child.

The woman, who cannot be identified, was denied financial support for the dispute with her ex-partner because the child was deemed not to be a member of her household.

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