Domestic Violence
Sometimes relationships that are breaking down can deteriorate into domestic violence. One party may be verbally, emotionally or physically abusive to the other. In such circumstances we can advise you about the possibility of obtaining a non-molestation injunction: this will require your partner to stop assaulting, molesting, harassing, pestering or telephoning you. To breach this injunction is now a criminal offence.
An alternative solution might be an occupation order, which bars your former partner from the family home. A power of arrest can be attached to an occupation order, so that if the order is breached, the offender is brought back before the judge.
In some specific circumstances you may fall outside the criteria of ‘an associated person’ for an injunction such as those above – we can advise on this. However, a protection from harassment order may be obtainable. In such circumstances we can put you in touch with helpful services such as counselling services, women’s refuges, or the police.
If you are in fear of violence from your partner, do please call us straightaway. We’ll act swiftly and make an application to the courts for an injunction, if it is appropriate.
At Gareth Webb & Co LLP we have five family lawyers ably qualified to put your case before the court, and in the correct circumstances they can enable the granting of emergency legal aid to allow an application to be made.
Below you can find some useful links to organisations specialising in this area:
www.crimereduction.homeoffice.gov.uk/domesticviolence/
Call our Family Law team on 01935 428885 to arrange your free initial appointment
