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Solicitors Domestic Violence and Abuse

  • Physical or sexual abuse: Hitting, slapping, forcing sexual acts, or other forms of physical harm.
  • Emotional and psychological abuse: Threats, intimidation, constant criticism, controlling finances, or isolating someone from friends and family.
  • Coercive or controlling behaviour: A pattern of acts that harm, punish, or frighten a person, often cutting off autonomy and freedom.
  • Financial or economic abuse: Restricting access to money, forcing someone into debt, or preventing them from working.
  • Impact on children: Children can suffer direct abuse or be harmed by witnessing abuse between adults at home.

A family solicitor can assist in several ways, including:

  • Securing protective orders: Applying for non-molestation orders or occupation orders to keep the abuser away from the victim’s home.
  • Advising on parental responsibility: Helping ensure any child arrangements or contact orders prioritise the safety and wellbeing of the child and the victim.
  • Liaising with the police: Offering guidance on reporting abuse and gathering evidence for criminal proceedings, if necessary.
  • Referrals and support: Connecting victims with charities, refuge centres, or counselling services to help them move forward safely.

Costs vary depending on the complexity of your case and your solicitor’s experience. Many solicitors charge £150–£300 per hour, though you may qualify for legal aid if you meet certain financial and case-related criteria (e.g., evidence of domestic abuse). An initial consultation—often free—helps you explore the best legal remedies, understand potential fees, and take the first steps toward safety.

Domestic violence—often referred to as domestic abuse—encompasses a range of controlling, coercive, or violent behaviours within a family or intimate relationship. In the UK, such abuse is taken seriously both criminally and civilly, with specific legal protections in place to help victims stay safe. Within the context of family law, solicitors focus on obtaining protective orders and safeguarding the wellbeing of any children involved.

Domestic Violence and Abuse Solicitors

Joy Edu

London SE13 6EE

Joy Edu solicitor Domestic Violence and Abuse London

Domestic Violence and Abuse Solicitor London

17 years of experience

Accepts legal aid

At a glance : Joy Edu is an experienced solicitor based in London, specializing in family law, including both private and public children law, as well as immigration, wills, trusts, and estate matters. With 16 years of experience, Joy is an Accredited Specialist Family Lawyer and a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Panel, holding sp...

Kumar Subramani

London W1C 2DL

Kumar Subramani solicitor Domestic Violence and Abuse London

Domestic Violence and Abuse Solicitor London

23 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Kumar Subramani is a highly experienced solicitor based in London, fluent in Bengali, English, Greek, Hindi, Malay, Turkish, Urdu, Tamil, and Malayalam. With over 22 years of legal experience, he offers a broad range of services, specializing in family law, divorce, mediation, immigration, intellectual property, litigation,...

Pardeep Jassal

Dudley DY1 1JF

Pardeep Jassal solicitor Domestic Violence and Abuse Dudley

Domestic Violence and Abuse Solicitor Dudley

14 years of experience

Accepts legal aid

At a glance : I head the Family Department at Wright Solicitors and undertake supervision for the relevant staff. My experience in Family matters is extensive and I have acted for parties involved in divorce proceedings, dissolution of civil partnership proceedings and cohabiting couples who have separated. I regularly deal with matrimon...

Chris BARBER

Cardiff CF10 3RS

Chris BARBER solicitor Domestic Violence and Abuse Cardiff

Domestic Violence and Abuse Solicitor Cardiff

15 years of experience

Accepts legal aid

At a glance : Chris Barber is an experienced solicitor based in Cardiff with 14 years of legal practice, specializing in family law, civil litigation, and employment law. He has extensive experience handling family matters such as cohabitation, divorce, and child disputes. Chris also represents large financial companies in civil litigati...

Helen Bowns

Warwickshire CV37 6YX

Helen Bowns solicitor Domestic Violence and Abuse Warwickshire

Domestic Violence and Abuse Solicitor Warwickshire

30 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Helen Bowns is a solicitor based in Warwickshire with 29 years of experience in family law. She specializes in divorce, child custody, adoption, child support, domestic violence and abuse, property division, and children law, including civil partnerships. With extensive experience advising clients on complex family law matt...

Thushara Collins

Benfleet SS7 5LD

Thushara Collins solicitor Domestic Violence and Abuse Benfleet

Domestic Violence and Abuse Solicitor Benfleet

19 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Thushara Collins, a lawyer based in Benfleet, brings 18 years of experience in family law, property matters, and estate planning, providing dedicated legal services to clients. Fluent in English, French, Hindi, and Punjabi, Thushara specializes in various areas, including: Family Law & Divorce Advising clients on divorc...

Ademola AKILO

Luton LU1 2QH

Ademola AKILO solicitor Domestic Violence and Abuse Luton

Domestic Violence and Abuse Solicitor Luton

28 years of experience

Accepts legal aid

At a glance : Ademola AKILO, a lawyer based in Luton, brings over 27 years of experience in a wide range of legal fields, including criminal law, fraud, motoring, family law, divorce, civil partnerships, immigration litigation, court claims, and healthcare law. Ademola is a versatile and dedicated solicitor, eager to take on new challeng...

James Melvin

Guildford GU1 2AB

James Melvin solicitor Domestic Violence and Abuse Guildford

Domestic Violence and Abuse Solicitor Guildford

27 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : James Melvin, an independent lawyer in Guildford, specializes in criminal law, fraud, and motoring offenses. With over 26 years of experience, James Melvin offers comprehensive legal services in various areas, including: Criminal Defense: Representing clients facing criminal charges, ensuring their rights are protected thro...

Hollie Symon

Southend-on-Sea SS2 6HZ

Hollie Symon solicitor Domestic Violence and Abuse Southend-on-Sea

Domestic Violence and Abuse Solicitor Southend-on-Sea

14 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Hollie obtained her LLB (Hons) in 2009, before passing the Legal Practice Course with distinction in 2010 at Anglia Ruskin University. Hollie undertook her training contract at an Essex firm and qualified as a solicitor in 2012. Hollie has experience of working in private practice and at a local authority, as an in-house so...

Kevin Wilson

Bolton BL1 4NB

Kevin Wilson solicitor Domestic Violence and Abuse Bolton

Domestic Violence and Abuse Solicitor Bolton

21 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : With 20 years of experience in law, Kevin Wilson is a highly qualified solicitor based at Bradshaw Legal, specializing in Fraud, Employment, Family Law, Divorce, and Litigation. Kevin has built a reputable practice focusing on providing effective legal solutions to clients in various areas of law, including Domestic Violenc...

Gemma Stevens

Plymouth PL4 9BD

Gemma Stevens solicitor Domestic Violence and Abuse Plymouth

Domestic Violence and Abuse Solicitor Plymouth

19 years of experience

Accepts legal aid

At a glance : Gemma Stevens is an experienced family law solicitor based in Plymouth, with 18 years of practice in the field. She qualified as a solicitor in 2007 after completing her Law degree at Plymouth University and the Legal Practice Course at Exeter University. Throughout her career, Gemma has focused on various aspects of family...

Zubair RASHEED

Birmingham B16 8SP

Zubair RASHEED solicitor Domestic Violence and Abuse Birmingham

Domestic Violence and Abuse Solicitor Birmingham

15 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Zubair Rasheed is an experienced solicitor based in Birmingham, with 14 years of practice in family law, immigration, business, and human rights. Fluent in English, Punjabi, and Urdu, he is dedicated to providing expert legal guidance tailored to the diverse needs of his clients. He does not accept legal aid cases. With a s...

Vince Adon

London EC4A 2AB

Vince Adon solicitor Domestic Violence and Abuse London

Domestic Violence and Abuse Solicitor London

8 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Vince Adon is a London-based lawyer with seven years of experience, specializing in a diverse range of legal areas, including education, employment, family law, divorce, mediation, immigration, litigation, bankruptcy, conveyancing, and consumer rights. With a strong academic background, he holds a first-class honours degree...

Graham Twist

Liverpool L3 1HU

Graham Twist solicitor Domestic Violence and Abuse Liverpool

Domestic Violence and Abuse Solicitor Liverpool

11 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Graham Twist is an experienced solicitor specializing in Family Law, Divorce, and Healthcare-related legal matters. As a Director at Michael Rose & Baylis Solicitors, he is dedicated to providing expert legal representation to clients facing complex family disputes and medical negligence claims. Since joining the firm i...

Ekra Afzal

Halifax HX1 2QR

Ekra Afzal solicitor Domestic Violence and Abuse Halifax

Domestic Violence and Abuse Solicitor Halifax

10 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

Free first consultation of 30 min

At a glance : Ekra Afzal is a dedicated solicitor based in West Yorkshire, with nine years of experience in immigration, personal injury, and criminal injury compensation claims including sensitive and complex cases involving domestic and sexual abuse.She has a strong track record of securing justice for vulnerable clients, many of whom ...

Ian Winrow

Caernarfon LL55 4DA

Ian Winrow solicitor Domestic Violence and Abuse Caernarfon

Domestic Violence and Abuse Solicitor Caernarfon

12 years of experience

Accepts legal aid

First consultation at £50, free if a case is opened

At a glance : Ian Winrow is an experienced solicitor with 11 years of legal practice, specializing in employment law, family law, immigration, litigation, and financial services. With a strong academic background, including a first-class law degree from Bangor University, Ian combines legal expertise with a practical, client-focused appr...

Helen Boynton

Wigan WN6 0HQ

Helen Boynton solicitor Domestic Violence and Abuse Wigan

Domestic Violence and Abuse Solicitor Wigan

29 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : I joined Pilgrim Hope Solicitors as a Consultant Family Lawyer in 2019. I qualified as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives in 1997 and I have specialised in the area of matrimonial and family law ever since. I am also a member of Resolution, an organisation committed to resolving areas of dispute in a co...

Anne Shears

Plymouth PL4 9BD

Anne Shears solicitor Domestic Violence and Abuse Plymouth

Domestic Violence and Abuse Solicitor Plymouth

19 years of experience

Accepts legal aid

At a glance : Anne Shears is a solicitor based in Plymouth with 18 years of experience specializing in family law and divorce. She provides expert legal services tailored to resolving financial matters and family disputes. In Family Law and Divorce, Anne advises on a range of matters, including uncontested divorce, child custody, adoptio...

Joanne Gilholm

Hampshire PO16 7BL

Joanne Gilholm solicitor Domestic Violence and Abuse Hampshire

Domestic Violence and Abuse Solicitor Hampshire

27 years of experience

Accepts legal aid

At a glance : Joanne Gilholm is a highly experienced family lawyer based in Hampshire, with 26 years of expertise in handling complex and sensitive family law matters. Since qualifying in 1999 as a Chartered Legal Executive, she has dedicated her career to advising individuals through the challenges of marital and relationship breakdowns...

Hollingsworth Edwards Solicitors solicitor Domestic Violence and Abuse London

Domestic Violence and Abuse Solicitor London

5 Solicitors

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Hollingsworth Edwards is a highly reputable and successful law firm based in West London, representing clients across the UK and internationally. With expertise in a wide range of legal areas, including criminal law, fraud, employment, family law, divorce, immigration, wills, trusts, estate planning, and litigation, the fir...

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Sarah-Jane Riddell

East Sussex BN3 5AA

Sarah-Jane Riddell solicitor Domestic Violence and Abuse East Sussex

Family Law Solicitor East Sussex

33 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Sarah-Jane collaborative family lawyer and accredited mediator specialising in family law since 1993 at a range of large regional and smaller local firms; offers mediation (including MIAMs) with regard to all issues relating to both children and finances; committed to finding non-adversarial and cost-effective solutions to ...

Jacqueline MCCAULAY

Surrey SM3 9AA

Jacqueline MCCAULAY solicitor Domestic Violence and Abuse Surrey

Family Law Solicitor Surrey

25 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Jacqueline McCaulay is a highly experienced family law solicitor based in Surrey, with 24 years of expertise in divorce, matrimonial finance, and children matters. She provides tailored legal solutions to clients facing complex family law issues, ensuring a strategic and compassionate approach. Jacqueline has dedicated the ...

Hannah Magee

Cardiff CF10 3BZ

Hannah Magee solicitor Domestic Violence and Abuse Cardiff

Family Law Solicitor Cardiff

20 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Ranked in Chambers and Partners as the 'Associate to watch', Hannah Magee is a family law specialist and deals with all areas of family law including divorce, cohabitation disputes, children and ancillary financial matters. Hannah is a member of Resolution and an Accredited Member of the Law Society Family Law Panel. Hannah...

Taslim Khan

Uxbridge UB8 1QG

Taslim Khan solicitor Domestic Violence and Abuse Uxbridge

Family Law Solicitor Uxbridge

23 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Taslim Khan is an experienced solicitor based in Uxbridge, with 22 years of legal practice. She is fluent in English, French, Punjabi, and Urdu, allowing her to serve a diverse range of clients effectively. Over the years, Taslim has built up a broad and extensive expertise, having worked in both small and large firms, and ...

Kiran Kaur

Guildford GU1 2AB

Kiran Kaur solicitor Domestic Violence and Abuse Guildford

Family Law Solicitor Guildford

16 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Kiran Kaur is an experienced solicitor based in Guildford, with 15 years of expertise in employment law, family law, divorce, and healthcare-related legal matters. As a key member of C P Law Associates, which was established in 2014, Kiran has built a reputation for providing personalized attention and strong legal represen...

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