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My Fact find hearing is on 30th and 31 of Oct and the court has informed me I need representation for cross-examination of the applicant since there are domestic abuse allegations.
If I don’t obtain representation, then I’ll have to send to the court a written list of questions that I wishes to ask the applicant about the disputed allegations.
I have found a barrister that just will do the cross-examination only and he quoted £1200.
Has anyone use a barrister for just cross-examination in fact finding hearing and how did they find it?
Also, my case has on been ongoing since 2020 and I've been allowed to see my children this month through a supervised contact, which I paid the fees.
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