Domestic Abuse & Protective Orders
If you are experiencing domestic abuse or feel at risk from a partner or family member, getting appropriate legal protection can be an important step. Domestic abuse can take different forms and may affect your safety, home life, finances and relationships with children.
SWM Solicitors provides legal advice on domestic abuse and protective orders, including Non-Molestation Orders, Occupation Orders, domestic abuse injunctions and other forms of protection.
When You Need Protection
Domestic Abuse
Domestic abuse is not limited to physical violence. It can involve different forms of harmful or controlling behaviour and can have a serious impact on the person experiencing it.
Protecting You From Harm or Harassment
Non-Molestation Orders
A Non-Molestation Order may provide protection against certain forms of harassment, intimidation or abuse.
Domestic Abuse Injunctions
The circumstances of each case need to be carefully considered, particularly where there are concerns about ongoing behaviour or immediate risks. We can advise on the available legal remedies and the steps involved.
Protecting Your Home
Occupation Orders
An Occupation Order may address occupation of a property in certain circumstances. We can advise on whether this type of order may be relevant to your situation and explain the factors that need to be considered.
Other Protective Measures
Protective Orders
We can advise on protective orders that may be available depending on the nature of the situation and help you understand the legal options relevant to your circumstances.
Emergency Protection Orders
Where there are serious and immediate concerns involving a child, an Emergency Protection Order may become relevant.
When Children Are Involved
Domestic abuse can also affect decisions concerning children and family arrangements.
Where children are involved, it may be necessary to consider protective measures alongside issues concerning contact, living arrangements and other family law matters.
Our solicitors can help you understand how these issues may interact and advise on the legal options available.
Urgent Legal Advice
Domestic abuse matters can change quickly. If you are facing an immediate threat or serious risk, your safety should be your first priority and you should contact the emergency services where necessary.
For legal protection, our family solicitors can advise on the appropriate applications and explain the process involved.
A Sensitive and Practical Approach
We understand that seeking legal help about domestic abuse can be difficult. Our approach is to listen to your circumstances, explain your options clearly and help you understand the legal steps that may be available.
You do not have to navigate the legal process without advice.