Domestic Abuse

Domestic Abuse

Once you are safe, consideration needs to be given to your future plans, such as: 
•    Whether you wish to permanent separate from your partner
•    Whether you want to take action to keep a violent partner away from you
•    Protecting your rights to the family home – whether this involves preserving your interests after you have left the property or maintaining your interest whilst you remain there
•    Ensuring that appropriate contact arrangements are in place between the children and your former spouse or partner

Facing allegations of domestic violence?

Do you find yourself facing allegations of domestic violence? You need to carefully consider the following:

• Should you live together?
• What steps should be taken to protect you from further allegations?
• Protecting your rights to the family home – whether this involves preserving your interests after you have left the property or maintaining your interest whilst you remain there
• Ensuring that appropriate contact arrangements are in place between you and your children

Domestic Abuse - Legal Aid

The legal aid family law team specialises in supporting you when difficulties arise in your relationships and include separation/divorce, financial settlements, plans for your children or children within your family, protection from domestic abuse, and advice when social services have raised concerns regarding your children.

Members of our team work very closely with local Refuges, Social Services, and other domestic abuse organisations and therefore we are well placed to provide all the practical help you need.