Domestic Abuse Solicitors

Domestic abuse is defined by a long-term pattern of behaviour which harms someone either within a couple or a family. It can take various forms, including: 

• Physical abuse 
• Economic abuse 
• Threats and intimidation 
• Coercive control 
• Emotional abuse 
• Sexual abuse 
• Online abuse 

No matter your situation, our domestic abuse solicitors are here to support you with accessing support and advising you on how to protect yourself and your loved ones. 

Our expert solicitors are here to shoulder the burden of complicated, often confusing legal processes in what is already a highly vulnerable time. We provide an initial, confidential consultation where we work with you to understand you unique situation in order to provide specialist advice on how best to proceed. Most importantly, we understand how complicated and distressing these issues can be and are here to support you every step of the way.  

Injunction is a universal term for an order which prevents a person from taking a particular action. There may be occasions when injunctions are needed to protect financial assets, to protect the welfare of a child or to protect victims of abuse. Our Family and Domestic Abuse Solicitors can support you through this process. 

Injunctions for Financial Remedy 

Although rare, there are times when orders are needed to prevent a partner or former partner from dealing with, moving or hiding money or assets. Our Divorce and Asset Protection Team have the expertise to advise you on the need for an injunction or freezing order and guide you through the application process. 

Injunctions for Children 

There may be times when orders are needed to ensure that your child’s best interests are met. Parents do not always agree on what is best for their children, in particular with regard to their health, their religion, their school and of course where they should live. 

A Prohibited Steps Order is a type of injunction that can limit when certain parental rights and duties can be exercised. For example, an order may be required to prevent a parent from changing the child’s school or taking the child abroad. This order can also prevent one parent from moving away with the children – see our Relocation page for more information on this. 

Injunctions for Domestic Violence 

The Court can make orders to protect individuals who have been the victim of domestic violence. The family Courts have the ability to make two types of injunctions: 

• A Non-Molestation Order- an Order for protection in respect of violence, threats of violence and pestering. 
• An Occupation Order- an Order regulating the use of a property which may also include the immediate surrounding area.