Domestic Violence
If you are in an abusive relationship we can help you. At HRS we have an emergency rota to ensure that people in fear of domestic violence can get the help they need, fast. Call us today on 07960 126872, 24 hours a day. Our expert family lawyers are on the line to help you.
Domestic Violence
For people who need urgent assistance and protection we are here to help, fast. The Police should always be the first port of call but if they cannot assist, or even if they have but the perpetrator remains at large, we will apply the very same day to the Court for a Non-Molestation and or Occupation Order.
We will be with you on the return date and we will liaise with the Police, the Courts and others who can help going forward such as safe haven hostels and Women’s Aid with whom we work very closely.
For those falsely accused we will fight to clear your name, diligently prepare your case for the contested hearing and give you the chance to protect your reputation. Findings in these cases can have serious repercussions in other cases such as Children Act hearings.
Legal Aid is still available, depending on means, for this area of law and if a relationship turns violent the Legal Aid coverage will extend to all aspects of the legal representation required to resolve the consequences of a relationship breakdown.
Please contact any of our offices at any time or our emergency telephone line, 07960 126872, out of hours.
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How we can help…
We can help you get protection, fast. We have a dedicated team of family lawyers who can help apply for non molestion orders and help you leave an abusive situation the very same day. If you are fearful of domestic abuse do not delay, call our emergency line right away on 07960 126 872.
Why choose HRS Family Law Solicitors
We are fast – If you are fearful of domestic violence we have someone hear to help you, 24 hours a day. Just call our emergency line on 07960 126 872 and a trained solicitor will help you right away.
Experts in our field – HRS Family Law have helped thousands of men and women escape abusive relationships. We are well respected in our field and experts in obtaining non-molestation orders and helping people move on from abusive partners.
We are on your side – HRS Family Law Solicitors work for you. We work hard to make leaving an abusive relationship as seamless and fuss free as possible. We work directly with charities and shelters who can help you. Call our emergency line, tell us what you want to achieve and we will negotiate hard and deploy the best legal arguments to achieve it.
Frequently Asked Questions
There is always a risk that some people will react badly to receiving Court forms but if there is a risk of harm you can ask the Court to make an order “ex parte” which means without telling the person in advance. That means that the first they will know about it will be when you have got the protection and therefore if they break it the Police can arrest him/her. Breaking a non-molestation order is a criminal offence.
Yes, and quickly. At the first free interview we take basic information and check availability for Legal Aid. If you qualify, then we prepare a statement and an application to the Court. The Legal Aid and the documentation is all done at that first appointment. Usually the Court will make an order the very same day.
It depends on your income and savings. The answer, subject to that, is often yes, but not always. If you are on universal credit then it will be completely free. If not, you may still be eligible but we will have to work out the calculation. That is done at the First free interview.
Yes. With bail conditions any breach is a Police matter. If they do not act then we can get Legal Aid to apply for a non-molestation order. If you do not qualify for Legal Aid and pay for your legal fees then it is easier but the Court would still want to know why additional protection is needed.
Orders made without notice are made without your input and views being heard. You have an opportunity at a “return date”, to attend and oppose the application. If you want to do that we can represent you with a view to agreeing an undertaking instead or arguing that the order should be set aside. Remember that if you let it stand then it is a matter of record and what was in the Applicant’s statement may well stand in terms of any future Children proceedings about where they should live or to do with contact.
The Courts can now order for people to give evidence behind a screen and Judge’s understand the issues very well. At HRS we are very experienced at dealing with these types of difficult situations. We can also arrange protection in terms of arranging a shelter and other related things to make you feel safe.
We can get what is called an Occupation order for you which can mean that you stay in the house with the children. The abusive owner / partner is required to leave. In the right circumstances the Courts will order this and we are used to getting these orders. They can even be achieved without notice in serious cases.
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