An Association of Lawyers for Children survey revealed one-third of respondents were reducing publicly-funded work due to the reforms, which see lawyers paid a fixed fee per case instead of by the hour.
However, Sara Kovach Clark, head of civil policy development for families at the LSC, said: "It is extremely dangerous to paint a picture of services for vulnerable people being decimated. It is simply not true."
She continued: "It could mean a tragedy for people if they don't receive help because those in a position to refer them hold that wrong belief, especially in families where there is domestic violence."
The LSC maintained that access to family legal aid is good and should inspire confidence for referral.
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