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Domestic Violence & Domestic Abuse Solicitors.
Domestic violence (now known as domestic abuse) may include incidents of physical, verbal, emotional, sexual or economic abuse as well as controlling or coercive behaviour in a domestic setting between people who are ‘personally connected’.
Personally connected can include (but is not limited to) spouses, cohabitees, people who are in an intimate relationship, family members and relevant children. If you, or someone you know, has been the victim of domestic abuse or are facing allegations of being a perpetrator, having an experienced, sympathetic and practical legal specialist on your side can be a great support.
The Family Law Solicitors team here at Lanyon Bowdler specialise in providing friendly, down-to-earth advice for anyone affected by domestic abuse.
Injunctions Available
Our experienced family law specialists will be able to talk you through the options and law applicable in the area of domestic abuse.
Did you know…?
- The court has the power to make two types of injunctions:
- Non-Molestation Order prohibits a respondent from molesting the applicant and any relevant child (molestation covers all types of abusive behaviour)
- If a respondent breaches a Non-Molestation Order it makes them liable to automatic arrest, and they face being charged for the breach itself as well as any other separate offence committed in the course of the breach
- Occupation Orders regulate who has right of occupation of the family home and can include ancillary orders relating to upkeep and the payment of bills on the property
- Applications can sometimes be made on an urgent basis without notice to the respondent
- Injunction proceedings can be concluded by agreement without the necessity of a contested final hearing and potentially without a respondent making admissions in respect of the alleged domestic abuse
- Victims of domestic abuse may be eligible for advice under a legal aid certificate from a firm with a legal aid contract
We recognise that not every situation where a person is experiencing domestic abuse requires an application to Court and, where appropriate, we explore other options such as warning letters, police remedies such as Domestic Abuse Protection Notices/Orders and referrals to support services.
Our Expertise in Respect of Domestic Abuse
We pride ourselves on being a friendly and approachable law firm, and our family law specialists understand that these cases require a sympathetic, discreet and practical approach. Contact Lanyon Bowdler today.
Victims of domestic abuse may also benefit from the following information:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/domestic-abuse-how-to-get-help
Listen to an episode of The Legal Lounge where two of our lawyers are discussing what constitutes domestic abuse and what support is available.
Our Family Law Solicitors will provide clear and simple legal advice, keeping the relationship strictly on your terms and using family law to ensure you and your family are protected from any further abuse.
The cost of legal advice should not be a barrier to you seeking our support, so Lanyon Bowdler offers a range of price options, including fixed fees and service level guarantees.
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Contact Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors
Please give us a call for a friendly, confidential, chat about how we can help support you when you or your family need legal advice and representation. Please contact a member of the team or complete our online enquiry form.
By choosing Lanyon Bowdler for family law legal advice, you can rest assured that you have the best legal expertise on hand no matter what the situation. We are committed to providing exceptional levels of client care and will work closely and considerately with you to help find the best outcomes. Our team has great experience in all areas of family law and family mediation.
We have offices in Shrewsbury, Bromyard, Conwy, Hereford, Ludlow, Oswestry and Telford, so are able to act for clients all over Shropshire, Herefordshire, Mid and North Wales and across the Midlands (including Wolverhampton & Birmingham). As a leading full-service law firm, we can represent you wherever you live in England or Wales.
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