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At Ramsdens, we believe that domestic abuse is wrong in all circumstances and that nobody should suffer in silence. We are committed to assisting victims of domestic abuse in order to try to stop the violence.
Our professional, experienced lawyers provide domestic abuse help, offering you a sympathetic ear whilst advising you of your legal position and how best to protect yourself and your family. All information will be kept completely confidential.
During your first, free initial information session, we will discuss the options available to you, as well as assessing your eligibility for public funding (Legal Aid).
Possible actions to take
- A Non-Molestation Order – this prevents a perpetrator of domestic abuse from being violent or threatening violence towards you. It also prevents harassment, intimidation and pestering, and prevents a perpetrator from instructing anybody else to do so on their behalf
- An Occupation Order – this can grant rights to a victim in relation to the property where they live if they do not already have the right to occupy the property. It can also require a perpetrator to leave the property and prevent them from returning in the future
- A Warning Letter – you may decide that instead of applying to the court initially, a Warning Letter will suffice. This will inform a perpetrator in plain English that all domestic violence should cease immediately, otherwise the sufferer will make an application to court for at least one of the above court orders.
Our experienced and sympathetic team of domestic abuse solicitors will discuss all of the available options with you to determine which is the most appropriate for your case. For example, it may not be appropriate to send a Warning Letter as this may cause further difficulties if you are still residing in the same house as the perpetrator.
If you decide to make an application to the court and your case merits the application, we will aim to make it on the same day as your appointment.
Useful contact numbers
Here are some useful contact numbers:
- Wakefield District Domestic Abuse Services – 0800 915 1561
- Calderdale Staying Safe – 01422 323 339
- Pennine Domestic Abuse Partnership – 01484 308 300 or 0800 052 7222
- National Domestic Violence Helpline – 0808 2000 247
- Police (non-emergency) – 101
