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If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, legal support is available. At TV Edwards, our experienced domestic abuse solicitors provide compassionate and expert legal guidance to help you secure protection
What is Domestic Abuse Law?
Domestic abuse law covers legal measures to protect victims from physical, emotional, financial and psychological abuse. Our team specialises in securing protective orders, emergency injunctions and legal representation to ensure your safety and wellbeing.
Domestic abuse law in the UK has evolved to recognise a wide range of abusive behaviours, including coercive control, economic abuse and digital harassment. Legal protections include Non-Molestation Orders, Occupation Orders and other injunctions designed to safeguard victims and prevent further harm. The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 strengthened these protections, ensuring that victims have greater access to justice and legal aid support.
Additionally, the law extends to support for children and dependents affected by domestic abuse. Courts can take decisive action to ensure their safety and our solicitors can help navigate child protection proceedings linked to domestic violence cases. If you’re unsure about your legal rights, we offer clear, confidential advice tailored to your circumstances.
To speak to us about your situation, please use our contact form.
What to Expect From Our Domestic Abuse Solicitors?
Our domestic abuse lawyers can provide emergency advice on how to protect you and any children involved in the case. If you are at immediate risk, we act quickly to obtain a court injunction and take steps to ensure the orders are complied with and enforced.
The types of orders that may be available include:
- A Non-Molestation Order: This is an injunction which prevents a person or anyone acting on their behalf from being violent to or threatening violence towards you or any children. These injunctions can be tailored to your individual circumstances and can prevent any specific behaviour that has made you feel unsafe.
- An Occupation Order: This is an injunction which allows you to return to your home and/or exclude your partner from the premises.
Our domestic abuse solicitors can work closely with other local agencies and can provide advice on all of the options open to you. This means that you can make the best, informed decisions and keep your family safe. Our lawyers specialise in domestic abuse cases, dealing regularly with difficult relationships and sensitive circumstances. They also train the police, voluntary sector and local community groups in relation to domestic abuse issues.
Our advice is clear and independent and based on many years of experience in supporting victims of domestic abuse.
If you are dealing with a difficult issue to do with marriage, divorce, children or any other family situation and need specialist family solicitors in London to advise you, we are here to help.
Please contact us for further information.
Why Choose TV Edwards?
Our specialist family team is top ranked in Chambers UK and highly commended in the Legal 500 2025 legal directories. The department has been recognised in The Times as a top 20 firm for family law in their 2025 guide.
Having a large team of dedicated and specialist solicitors means that we can advise in a wide range of family cases, including divorce, finances and children. Our specialist expert divorce solicitors handle complex cases with significant assets. Our specialist children lawyers are often at the forefront of family law handling groundbreaking cases in the high court and court of appeal.
We are passionate about the work do and are committed to provide exceptional client service to get you the best possible outcome in often stressful circumstances.
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Domestic Abuse Frequently Asked Questions
How can a solicitor help if I’m experiencing domestic abuse?
Our domestic abuse solicitors can apply for court orders to protect you from harm, provide legal representation and guide you through the process of securing your safety. Contact us today to find out what else we can do.
What is a Non-Molestation Order, and how do I apply for one?
A Non-Molestation Order prevents an abuser from contacting or approaching you. Our solicitors can assist with the application process to ensure you get protection quickly.
How quickly can I get legal protection from an abusive partner?
Emergency court orders can often be secured within 24 to 48 hours. Our team works swiftly to ensure you receive urgent legal protection.
What should I do if I feel unsafe at home?
If you are in immediate danger, call the police. Our solicitors can provide legal advice and secure protective orders to help keep you safe.
What happens if the abuser breaches a court order?
Breaching a Non-Molestation Order or other protective order is a criminal offence. Our domestic abuse solicitors can help you report the breach and take further legal action if necessary.
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