Domestic violence legal advice

Violence in the home

According to research, women who suffer violence at the hands of a partner or spouse are attacked, on average, 35 times before they first contact the police. For men, where the social stigma surrounding domestic violence is often very restrictive, the suffering can go on longer.

When domestic violence occurs, the most important thing is your immediate protection and so contacting the police is the most advisable course of action. But what happens after that? The law affords several ways of protecting against the violence recurring and we can help you use the law to protect yourself any children and property you have. When you approach us we’ll ensure our legal expertise is delivered with empathy and support, and that you understand the law surrounding your case and the implications of any action you take.

What to do in the event of domestic violence

We advise first and foremost that if you are attacked, you contact the police who may arrest your partner if a criminal offence has been committed. Following that though, the law helps you take long term measures so that it doesn’t happen again.

The members of our domestic violence team will be available whenever you need to discuss your rights and options, like those outlined below.

For more information call 0870 1500 100, or use the links above to drop us a line.