Domestic Abuse

We are here to help and support you protect yourself and your loved ones from domestic abuse and violence.

No one should have to endure any form of abuse or have their personal safety put at risk – especially within their own home or family network.

Domestic abuse can happen to anyone regardless of age, social background, religion, gender, sexuality or ethnicity and our experienced domestic abuse lawyers can help anyone who is at risk.

How can Jordans Solicitors help?

We understand how distressing and traumatic a time this is, and our experienced team will listen to you and provide advice based on your personal situation.

There are different types of Injunction Orders that can be obtained to protect you and your children and we can advise on the best way to proceed.

In some circumstances we can apply for a Non-Molestation Order without the perpetrator of abuse knowing about the initial application. The Order can include a direction for them to stay away from you and prevent them from encouraging any other person to harass you.

We will guide you through the legal steps that can be taken to protect you going forward and treat you with the utmost levels of professionalism, sensitivity and understanding.

Free Appointment

We offer a free initial appointment to family clients who have been a victim of domestic abuse, where we can assess your case and advise on the best steps to take.

Legal Aid is also available in certain circumstances to assist victims of domestic abuse, and we will also advise on whether you are eligible for this.

Contact Us

If you require domestic abuse advice or assistance in relation to any of these issues, our dedicated family law team at Jordans Solicitors can help.

If you would like to speak to one of our specialist family law solicitors, you can call us on 033 0300 1103. Alternatively, you can request a call back below and we'll be in touch to discuss your case in confidence.

More Information

To apply for an injunction, you must be associated to your abuser in one of the following ways:
• Married or in a civil partnership (either presently or previously)
• Engaged or agreed to form a civil partnership (either presently or previously)
• Living together, including same-sex couples (either presently or previously)
• Live or lived in the same household, like a flat share (but not as a tenant, lodger or employee)
• Are related (including parents, children, grandparents, siblings, aunties and uncles)
• Parents of the same child (including previous responsibility for the same child)
There are two main types of orders:
1. Non-molestation order – An Order that protects an individual (and relevant child if appropriate) against violence or harassment. The Order will contain specific terms relating to what the perpetrator is forbidden from doing including instructing any other person to do what he has been forbidden to do by the Court. This Order generally lasts for a year and is in force from the moment the Order is served.
2. Occupation order – An Occupation Order regulates the occupation of the property. Such orders are granted in very serious circumstances as it can exclude someone from the home in which they are legally entitled to live i.e. they jointly or solely own the property. For this reason, there are very strict tests for such an order to be granted.
Which Order you apply for will depend upon your current circumstances and what protection you require to keep you and/or your children safe from domestic abuse.

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