Domestic Abuse
If you are suffering physical or emotional abuse, we can help
We will deal with your domestic abuse case sensitively and in complete confidence
Domestic abuse can affect anyone
Domestic abuse affects both women and men and comes in many forms – physical, emotional, sexual, financial and mental. Since 2015, coercive and controlling behaviours, such as gaslighting and other forms of psychological abuse, have become a prosecutable offence.
If you need urgent, immediate action to provide protection from harm, non-molestation orders and occupation orders can be obtained on an emergency basis. Legal Aid is available to help fund legal fees for most victims of domestic abuse.
If you’re a victim of domestic abuse, or are experiencing threatening or intimidating behaviour, you may be eligible to apply for a non-molestation order. This can ensure you (and any relevant children) are protected from further harm by preventing an abuser from contacting you or coming within a certain distance of you and your home. Occupation orders can also be issued to exclude your partner from your home or give them restricted access.
If you are suffering or at risk from domestic abuse, please seek professional help immediately:
Women can call Refuge’s 24h National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247
Men can call Men's Advice Line on 0808 8010 327 (Monday to Friday 10am to 8pm) or visit their webchat (Wednesday 10am to 11.30am and 2.30pm to 4pm)
LGBT+ support is available from Galop on 0800 999 5428 (Monday – Thursday, 10am to 8:30pm; Friday, 10am to 4:30pm)
We regularly help sufferers of domestic abuse. If you need legal advice or support, contact our team who will be able to advise you sensitively and in complete confidence. We offer advice, support and representation at this traumatic time to keep you safe.
Our team is also able to provide advice and assistance if you have been accused of abusive behaviour but this is disputed.