Domestic Abuse

If you’re in immediate danger, call 999 to speak to the police. If you need an emergency intervention, we can apply for a protection order urgently, and this is often issued within 48 hours. This is a form of emergency injunction which restricts the abuser’s access to you. If they fail to comply with the order, they could face jail time.

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.

Not necessarily. If you want a legally binding order against a domestic abuser, then you will have to go to court. But we understand that 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.

This prevents a person from contacting you or going near you or your home.

An occupation order can remove someone from your home or prevent them from visiting.

A restraining order is available in conjunction with criminal proceedings. It stops the person contacting you, or visiting your address or workplace.

Yes. 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, 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.

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.