Domestic Abuse
What Is Domestic Abuse?
The UK government’s definition of domestic abuse is “any incident or pattern of incidents of controlling, coercive, threatening behaviour, violence or abuse between those aged 16 or over who are, or have been, intimate partners or family members regardless of gender or sexuality”
There are a number of unfortunate misconceptions surrounding domestic abuse – for example that domestic abuse has to be physical violence and that only women experience domestic abuse. Both of these statements are false. Anyone can be vulnerable and subject to unacceptable behaviours and/orsituations.
Domestic abuse can range in behaviours from emotional abuse, through to serious physical violence to include but not limited to:-
- Financial abuse
- Controlling and coercive behaviour
- Threats
- Harrassment
- Physical violence
- Sexual abuse
- Emotional abuse
- Forced marriage
How We Can Help?
The first step is to report the abuse to the police who will investigate the abuse. If the police are unable to help you (for example, via bail conditions for the perpetrator) then the Family Court is able to make orders, sometimes on an emergency basis, to protect potential victims from harm at the hands of a perpetrator.
Our team can help you apply for Court orders (known as non-molestation orders) to protect your safety and wellbeing, and that of any children if appropriate. We can also support you in applying for orders (known as occupation orders) to regularise your living arrangements if needed.
All at Brendan Fleming Solicitors* understand that domestic abuse can have a devastating impact on individuals, and families. Our dedicated team will progress your case confidentially and sensitively, and we can act quickly on your behalf to give tailored advice and apply for the appropriate protection for you and any children.
Why Choose Us?
In the early days, Brendan Fleming himself was arm in arm with Women’s Aid in in Birmingham demonstrating for the Provision of Women’s Refuges. Thereafter, Brendan was the solicitor on the Birmingham Domestic Abuse Forum where he fought for the provision of housing and safe hostels. Brendan trained his staff to follow in his footsteps and now, all at Brendan Fleming Solicitors* continue working with Brendan’s ethos at heart.
Funding
Legal Aid is often available to help fund these applications (subject to assessments and/or a possible financial legal aid contribution). Our team will explore legal aid eligibility with you from the outset.
Accreditations
Contracted with the Legal Aid Agency.
Get In Touch
- info@brendanfleming.co.uk
- 0800 999 1408
- 165 Newhall Street St. Paul’s Square Birmingham B3 1SW
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