Domestic Abuse and Emotional Abuse Solicitors

Every experience of domestic violence and abuse will be different. Our solicitors have experienced a range of complex cases and can provide legal support that’s tailored to your situation. For most victims of domestic abuse, our solicitors can help you to pursue one of two injunctions against the offending party – keeping you and your family safe, and beginning the journey of putting the abuse behind you. These come in the form of: 

1. A non-molestation order: This restrains somebody from using violence against you, or threatening, pestering, or molesting you. 
2. An occupation order: This compels a violent individual to leave your home if they pose a threat to you or your children’s safety.

We also represent the respondents to these injunctions, and can assist with negotiating the terms of the order in a way that is fair and safe for everybody involved. Our Family Law team, in which our domestic abuse solicitors work, can also help with surrounding circumstances such as financial matters, children, and divorce.  

A misconception is that domestic abuse only involves physical violence. However, under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, the law recognises several forms of abusive behaviour that our domestic abuse solicitors can help you to protect yourself against. This includes: 

• Physical or sexual abuse: This may include assault, physical harm, or non-consensual sexual activity
• Coercive control: This is categorised as a pattern of acts used to harm, punish, or frighten you
• Controlling behaviour: If you are being made to feel subordinate or dependant on somebody, that may be a sign of domestic abuse
• Economic abuse: Unfairly controlling somebody’s ability to acquire, manage, or use their money can be seen as abusive in a court of law
• Psychological or emotional abuse: This often comes in the form of ‘gaslighting’ (when somebody is made to doubt their own sanity), but can also include verbal insults or threats of self-harm

This list is by no means exhaustive. If you’re enduring a situation that feels abusive, it’s time to speak to our domestic abuse solicitors who can advise on your best path forward. We provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can work with our team to understand your legal rights and decide on the best course of action. 

If you’re not yet at the point of feeling like you can seek legal advice, please review the many resources available for victims of domestic abuse.