Domestic Abuse
Many people consider “domestic abuse” to be actual physical violence against a person or an imminent threat of physical violence. As a result, many people remain in unhappy relationships, tolerating unacceptable behaviour, including controlling and abusive behaviour, forced isolation from family and friends, and critical and belittling behaviour because they feel there is nothing they can do about it. This is not actually the case, and domestic abuse can be deemed to exist in many ways within a marriage or relationship.
Nobody should find themselves in a relationship whereby their partner is behaving in an unreasonable way towards them. Over time, this may cause a feeling of worthlessness, loss of confidence and they may find themselves becoming a “victim” in a relationship rather than a partner. This could ultimately lead to depression, emotional turmoil, insecurity, a feeling of isolation and loneliness and, in extreme circumstances, serious injury or even death.
The U.K has a “zero” tolerance attitude towards such behaviour and the Courts take this behaviour very seriously.
If your children are also subjected to violent behaviour from your partner, or are witnessing violence within their home, the Courts will also make orders protecting them from the perpetrator. As well as protecting a partner to a relationship or marriage, in some cases, where the court considers it appropriate, all contact between the perpetrator and the children may be terminated.
Are you in an abusive relationship? We are here to help
Experiencing domestic abuse is traumatic, and it is likely that working out what to do to access the help you need and deserve will prove overwhelming.
The first step, therefore, is to seek legal advice.
Our Approach
Our legal experts are experienced in handling matters relating to domestic abuse in a sensitive manner and are here to support and guide you from beginning to end. We will listen to what has happened and explore the options available to you, ensuring you can make an informed decision that is right for you.
How We Can Help
We can assist in taking steps to obtain court orders that are designed to protect you from all forms of domestic abuse. These include:
Non-Molestation Order
A non-molestation order is a legal order issued by a court to protect individuals from harassment, threats, violence, or any other form of domestic abuse. It is designed to provide a legal safeguard for victims who are experiencing abuse or harassment from a current or former partner, spouse, family member, or someone with whom they have had a close relationship.
Occupation Order
An occupation order is issued by a court to regulate who can live in a particular property, and it is often associated with domestic violence cases where one party needs protection from another in the same household. or disputes related to shared housing. They are typically issued in conjunction with non-molestation orders to provide comprehensive protection for individuals facing domestic violence or harassment.
Further Reading - Domestic Abuse
- What is Domestic Abuse? An overview
- Domestic Abuse - Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Domestic Abuse? - Senior Family Law Sharon Micuta discusses
- Domestic Abuse - What information will my lawyer need?
- What is Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)?
- Narcissistic Personality Disorder - A round table discussion
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