Domestic Violence Solicitors

A victim of domestic violence can be of any gender, sexual orientation, race or religion and domestic abuse itself can be carried out by a family member, not only a partner or spouse.

If you have been the victim of domestic violence, our knowledgeable and reliable family law solicitors can help to protect you and your family.

At Clough & Willis Solicitors, our friendly and supportive legal experts are dedicated to offering the utmost care to help you to resolve your situation in a timely manner.

Contact us today by calling 0800 083 0815 or you can complete an online enquiry form on this page and we will contact you at a time that is suitable for you. We will handle your case with the utmost discretion. 

What is domestic violence?

Domestic abuse can take many forms including:

• Physical violence
• Emotional or psychological abuse
• Name calling/taunting
• Harassment
• Financial abuse
• Intimidation
• Threatening behaviour 

How we can help

Our family department can advise on your legal rights regarding:  

• non-molestation orders
• occupation orders
• domestic abuse protection orders 

Our legal experts can also help you to: 

• Seek divorce from an abusive partner
• Resolve any financial issues 
• Finalise contact arrangements in the appropriate circumstances

Reporting domestic violence

The first step is to always report incidents of domestic violence to the police. If court proceedings are necessary, the involvement - or lack of involvement - of the police would usually be an initial consideration for the court. 

The court can make orders to forbid violence and harassment (known as non-molestation orders). A breach of a non-molestation order is a criminal offence.

When a power of arrest is attached to an occupation order, a breach can result in arrest.