Legal Aid Solicitors for Domestic Abuse – How We Can Help
If you are experiencing domestic abuse, it is important to know that help is available. You have the right to safety, protection, and legal support. At Tyrer Roxburgh our specialist family law legal aid solicitors can provide urgent legal advice and take action to protect you from harm.
Legal Aid is available for victims of domestic abuse, meaning you may be able to access free legal representation to help you secure protection and safeguard your future.
What is Domestic Abuse?
Domestic abuse is not just physical violence. It includes any behaviour by a partner, ex-partner, or family member that is controlling, threatening, or harmful. This can include:
- Physical violence (hitting, slapping, pushing, choking, or other physical harm).
- Emotional or psychological abuse (threats, manipulation, intimidation, coercive control).
- Financial abuse (controlling your money, preventing you from working or accessing funds).
- Sexual abuse (forcing or pressuring you into sexual activity without consent).
- Harassment and stalking (in person or online, including unwanted messages and monitoring).
You do not have to suffer in silence. There are legal protections available to help keep you safe.
How a Legal Aid Solicitor Can Help You
Applying for a Non-Molestation Order (Injunction)
A Non-Molestation Order can protect you by:
- Preventing your abuser from threatening, harassing, or harming you.
- Stopping them from contacting you directly or indirectly.
- Ordering them to stay away from your home, workplace, or children’s school.
If the order is breached, it is a criminal offence, and the abuser could face up to five years in prison.
Applying for an Occupation Order
If you need to stay in your home and want your abuser to leave, we can apply for an Occupation Order, which:
- Can remove your abuser from the home, even if they own it.
- Can prevent them from returning or coming near the property.
- Can provide exclusive rights to live in the home for a set period.
Emergency Court Orders for Urgent Protection
If you are in immediate danger, we can apply for a court order on the same day, sometimes without notifying your abuser (ex parte applications). This ensures you get protection as quickly as possible.
Legal Aid for Domestic Abuse is Available
If you are a victim of domestic abuse, you may qualify for Legal Aid, meaning your legal fees could be covered by the government. We can assess your eligibility and help you apply.
Legal Aid for domestic abuse can cover costs the costs associated with divorce proceedings and protective orders (such as non-molestation or occupation orders). Applicants must provide supporting documentation such as:
- A police report confirming domestic abuse
- A letter from a GP, social worker, or domestic abuse support organisation
- A domestic abuse protection notice (DVPN) issued by the police
- Evidence that the other party has been arrested, charged, or convicted of a domestic abuse-related offence
- A relevant protective injunction, such as a restraining order issued by the court
- A finding of fact from court proceedings that domestic abuse has occurred
- A letter from a housing association, refuge, or local authority confirming support due to domestic abuse
- A multi-agency risk assessment conference (MARAC) referral confirming the applicant is at risk
- Evidence of financial abuse, such as restricted access to finances, forced debt, or bank statements showing coercive control
Support with Child Arrangements
If you have children, we can help you secure child arrangements orders to:
- Prevent your abuser from having unsupervised contact with your children.
- Ensure safe handovers for child contact.
- Protect your children from further harm.
Divorce and Separation Advice
If you are leaving an abusive relationship, we can provide legal support for divorce or separation, ensuring you receive the financial settlement and child custody arrangements that keep you and your family safe.
Confidential and Safe Legal Advice
Your safety is our priority. Our advice is completely confidential, and we will take all necessary steps to protect your identity and personal information.
Take Action – Your Safety Comes First
If you are facing domestic abuse, you do not have to go through this alone. Our expert legal aid family law solicitors will stand by your side and take urgent action to protect you and your family.
If you are in immediate danger, call 999 or contact the National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247 for urgent help.
