Domestic Abuse or violence is when an incident of threatening behaviour, violence or abuse (physical, sexual, financial, emotional or psychological) takes place between two adults who have been or are intimate partners or family members.

We have a lot of experience in this area and we understand the difficulties and challenges involved in trying to walk away from an abusive relationship.

Your specialist family solicitor will be able to take the necessary action to safeguard you and those close to you from any further harm and will act on your behalf to protect your interests and look after the future of your children without your having to attend face-to-face meetings with your former partner.

Depending on the circumstances of your domestic abuse case your options are: Applying to the Court for an injunction. We can help you to obtain an Injunction, which is a court order that will legally prevent your abuser from harming you again. If they break the terms of the order, they can be arrested.

There are two types of Injunction that can be granted by the court:

• A ‘non-molestation order’ will protect you and/or your children from further harm or threats by the person who has abused you.
• An ‘occupation order’ will determine who can live in the family home or enter the surrounding area.