Domestic Violence

 

Domestic violence against anyone is wrong. Whatever form it takes, whether physical, emotional or verbal abuse, intimidation or threats and whether you are a woman or a man, the courts can help protect you from such torment and distress.

 

Conversely, you may have been falsely accused of domestic violence/abuse in order to have you removed from your home and/or prevented from seeing your children. This is another form of intimidation and control and likewise is completely unacceptable.

 

In order to gain the court’s protection in the form of an order(s) it is essential that you set out the reasons why you are asking the court to do this in a clear and logical way which makes for a compelling argument. I can assist you in bringing your application(s) to the court  correctly so that your arguments are well structured and provide the courts with the information they need to take action on your behalf.

 

These can be powerful tools to bring a rapid end to any abuse with serious consequences for the abuser if they do not comply immediately. In the event that you fear intimidation that will seek to prevent you from applying, applications can in certain circumstances be made without the knowledge of the other party. The courts may well make an order immediately pending a hearing to listen to both sides, however, you will benefit from immediate protection.

 

If you have been falsely accused of domestic violence/abuse as a way of controlling you and to have you removed from from your home or prevented from seeing your children, I can assist you in making your arguments clearly, logically and powerfully so that the judge can see that you are not abusive in any way and that your accuser is trying to control and intimidate you by making false allegations against you.

 

This can be a worrying and distressing aspect of family law but I will help you take the action that is right for you and give you reassurance to help you see things through with the aim of getting an outcome that works for you.