Domestic Violence and Abuse

Are you or someone you care about in an abusive relationship?

When people think of domestic abuse, they often focus on domestic violence. But domestic abuse includes any attempt by one person in an intimate relationship or marriage to dominate and control the other.

Domestic violence and abuse can happen to anyone; it does not discriminate. Abuse happens within heterosexual relationships and in same-sex partnerships. It occurs within all age ranges, ethnic backgrounds, and economic levels. And while women are more often victimised, men also experience abuse—especially verbal and emotional. The bottom line is that abusive behaviour is never acceptable. You deserve to feel valued, respected, and safe.

Domestic abuse often escalates from threats and verbal assault to violence. Whilst physical injury may pose the most obvious danger, the emotional and psychological consequences of domestic abuse are also severe. Emotionally abusive relationships can destroy your self-worth, lead to anxiety and depression, and make you feel helpless and alone. No one should have to endure this kind of pain—and your first step to breaking free is recognising that your relationship is abusive and contacting us for help and support.

We work closely with local domestic abuse support agencies and together we can help you move on to a better life, free from worry and upset. You will be protected at all stages of the process, whether that involves applying to court to exclude your former partner from the home you share or whether you are required to attend at court to obtain an injunction against your former partner. Whatever the case may be, we will ensure that you do not need to suffer in silence anymore.

If you need advice regarding this article or any other Family Law matter then please contact 01978 291000 or 01244 312166 for more information or to arrange an initial free chat with one of our solicitors. Alternatively, please email: [email protected]

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• Domestic Violence Protection Notices and Orders (DVPO) and Domestic violence protection Notices (DVPN)