Lawyers For Domestic Abuse

Experiencing domestic violence or domestic abuse can be devastating. There is never any excuse for conduct like this, and our Family team with expert lawyers for domestic abuse is here to support you through this difficult time.

It’s important to remember that anyone can experience domestic abuse regardless of their race, gender, religious group, class, or lifestyle choices.

Our lawyers for domestic abuse are here to give you the legal mechanisms to protect yourself in these situations.

If an application for a prohibitive order has been made against you and you feel this is unjustified, we will help defend you.

Our approach: sensitive, understanding, fast

We have lawyers for domestic abuse who have dealt with domestic abuse cases for over 20 years, so no matter how difficult your situation, we can help you through it.

We deal with every case with speed and sensitivity. We understand that taking the first step to see a solicitor in a case of domestic abuse takes great courage, and we are here to listen to you and make you feel comfortable. Whatever your situation, we are non-judgmental and open minded. Our job is to act in your best interests and to keep you safe.

Many clients fear the repercussions of going to court. Our lawyers for domestic abuse are here by your side through this process, if it’s a route you choose to take. If you think that court is not quite the right option yet, we will signpost you to other sources of help and support.

Our expert lawyers for domestic abuse will make sure you get the help you need.

Urgent applications to protect your safety

If you need an emergency intervention, our specialist lawyers for domestic abuse can apply for a non-molestation and/or occupation order urgently, and this is often issued within 48 hours if immediate protection is necessary.

These are forms of emergency injunctions which restricts the abuser’s access to you or your home. If the abuser fails to comply with the orders, they could face jail time.

What amounts to abuse?

Many victims of domestic abuse do not recognise that the behaviour they are facing is unacceptable.

Domestic abuse can look like any of the following:

• Physical or sexual abuse: Any type of assault including pushing, slapping, punching or any unwanted sexual contact amounts to domestic abuse.
• Stalking or harassment: This can take many forms such as being followed or tracked, or being bombarded with phone calls or messages.
• Online or social media abuse: Posting private photographs of you or abusive messages about you on social media platforms.
• Psychological or mental abuse: Includes gaslighting and being spoken to in an abusive or derogatory manner.
• Coercion and control or financial abuse: Preventing you from seeing family and friends or restricting your access to money. Your partner may be monitoring your phone or preventing you from working.

How the court can help

The court can grant certain orders which prevent the abusive person from contacting you or coming within a certain distance of you and your home or workplace. Our expert lawyers for domestic abuse can apply for these orders on your behalf.

Non-molestation Order – This prevents a person from contacting you or going near you or your home.

Occupation Order – An occupation order can remove someone from your home or prevent them from returning.

If any of these orders would help to protect you, please contact us to talk about it.

Our lawyers for domestic abuse represent applicants and respondents

As lawyers for domestic abuse we are instructed by both men and women. We represent both victims of domestic abuse and clients who have been accused of domestic abuse and are looking to defend the allegations made against them.

If you have been falsely accused of domestic abuse, the consequences can be devastating. Your life may be turned upside down and you may be forced to give up contact with your children.

We can help you with urgent all-round support, including court applications for child arrangement orders and making representations to your employer, if your work has been affected.

As lawyers for domestic abuse we are also instructed by family members; for example, sometimes parents face domestic abuse from their children or vice versa, and we can step in with legal action in those situations as well.

Talk to us

Please get in touch with our lawyers for domestic abuse to discuss your situation.

It’s important that you feel comfortable with the lawyer taking on your case, so the initial chat is free and there’s no obligation to take it further if you don’t want to.