Looking for help in dealing with domestic violence?
We have a great deal of experience in helping people gain legal protection in this situation.
What you need to know:
The first step is usually a "warning letter" to the other party asking them to stop their behaviour towards you and informing them that if they do not, you will take further action through the Courts.
If the behaviour continues after this, we would advise you to apply to the Court for an "injunction" Order. The two common types of Order are:-
1) A Non-Molestation Order - this forbids the other party from:
a) Using or threatening violence,
b) Intimidating, harassing or pestering you.
It also forbids the other party getting anyone else to harass you on their behalf. It can have a "power of arrest" attached if you have been subjected to violence.
2) An Occupation Order - this Order asks the other party to leave home. The Court will consider the needs of everyone involved, the behaviour of the other party and whether the other party has anywhere else to live.
Note: These are Court Orders. They are not available on demand.
You may be entitled to public funding depending on your circumstances.
