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Nobody should live in fear of domestic abuse, which can include psychological, physical, sexual, financial and emotional abuse, as well as coercive and controlling behaviour. Domestic abuse is a serious issue that can have devastating consequences for victims and their families. If you are experiencing domestic abuse, it is essential to know that you are not alone and that help is available. We understand that not everyone emerging from a difficult relationship will qualify for legal aid. Our family law solicitors can assist those who do not qualify by helping them explore their options and find practical ways to move forward.
We are passionate and committed to helping our clients find a solution to escape an abusive situation to enable them to move forward in their lives. Our family law solicitors are members of Resolution, an organisation committed to the constructive resolution of family disputes through non-confrontational communications. However, if court action is necessary, our solicitors will provide you with strong, supportive representation.
We understand that legal support alone may not be enough in times of crisis, so we have fostered positive connections with other organisations that may be able to help you. If you need additional support, we can connect you with these resources to ensure you receive comprehensive assistance.
Taking that first step to seek legal help for domestic abuse can be overwhelming. Whatever your situation, our dedicated team of solicitors for domestic abuse provides compassionate, confidential support to help you and your loved ones find safety and security.
Domestic abuse is a pattern of behaviour that involves the use of power and control by one partner over another within an intimate relationship. It can take many forms, including:
These forms of abuse can be subtle, confusing and may be hard to recognise. However, if you feel intimidated, isolated, or threatened within your home or relationship, it’s important to remember that help is available and you have legal rights.
We provide comprehensive legal support to help victims of domestic abuse address a number of issues, including obtaining protection orders, securing safe arrangements for children, and guiding clients through divorce or separation. There are several types of protective orders or injunctions designed to provide a legal barrier between you and your abuser. They give police and courts clear authority to act if the order is breached and provide victims with a sense of security and official recognition of their situation. The most common types of family injunction are:
A ‘non-molestation order’ prohibits a person from doing a specific act (eg not to use violence, threaten violence or intimidate). An application for an injunction order can be combined with an application for a child arrangement or prohibited steps order to protect your children.
In urgent cases, we can help you apply for an emergency non-molestation order, which can often be granted on the same day. This order provides immediate protection, and our team will guide you through the application process swiftly and efficiently.
An occupation order can enable you to stay in the family home supported by an order requiring your partner to leave the property if it is unsafe for you to continue living with your partner. This affords you protection until longer-term decisions are taken on whether the family home should be sold or transferred to you or your partner.
A section 37 financial injunction order if you are or were married you can apply for financial injunctions to prevent the other party from intentionally disposing or giving away assets to defeat any financial claims you may have. The Court can make this type of injunction where there is evidence that your husband, wife or civil partner is selling or disposing of assets with a view to defeating your financial claims. This order is a specialist type of injunction, so we recommend you take expert family legal advice as soon as possible to protect your financial claims.
Prohibited steps order (PSO) is a child arrangement order which forbids a parent exercising all or part of their parental responsibility in relation their children. If there are concerns that a parent may remove a child from the jurisdiction or from the care of the other parent without consent such orders can be applied for to prevent this from happening. In urgent cases an application can be presented to the court and an order can often be granted on the same day.
Legal proceedings can be daunting, but we appreciate how difficult it can be to make the first move to reach out for help. Our solicitors are here to listen, provide straightforward domestic abuse legal advice, and create a personalised plan that supports your safety and future. We handle all cases with the utmost respect for your privacy, using secure communications and ensuring your information is protected at every stage.
If you are experiencing domestic abuse or need legal support for a related family law matter, know that you do not have to face this alone. Please get in touch with us for free today via the enquiry form below or by calling us on 0800 1979 345. Let us help you take the first step towards a safer, brighter future.
