Legal Advice and Court Action in Domestic Violence Cases
Haider Kennedy solicitors advise people on either side of domestic violence complaints: those seeking orders for protection, and those who might have been unjustly accused of abuse or molestation. To learn more about our approach to client service in these sensitive cases, contact us in Croydon for a no-charge initial consultation. You might qualify for legal aid to fund an application to the court.
UK law typically provides two kinds of protection: non-molestation orders and occupation orders. Our solicitors can advise you about both. A non-molestation order prohibits a particular person from acts or threats of violence, intimidation, harassment, stalking or other forms of molestation.
In cases of actual or threatened violence, you can request that the non-molestation order contain a power of arrest, which exposes the person bound to the risk of arrest and prison in the event of violation. Note that a power of arrest cannot issue unless the parties share a residence.
An occupation order can be issued to remove a violent person from the applicant's home. This order can issue separately or together with a non-molestation order. While emergency relief in domestic violence cases can be ordered without prior notice to the abusive person, notice can be required in cases where the applicant is not under an actual immediate threat.
London Lawyers Experienced With Domestic Violence Injunctions
Haider Kennedy lawyers work closely with domestic violence clients to develop and present the evidence that can be expected to achieve the greatest relief available under the facts of a given case. When defending persons accused of domestic violence on fabricated or exaggerated charges, we look for ways to make sure that your side of the story is taken into full consideration by the court.
To learn more about our experience with domestic violence injunctions in South East England, contact Haider Kennedy for a free consultation.
