Domestic Violence:
Violence in families is very common: more assaults take place at home than
on the street. The Police receive numerous calls. Rather than make an arrest
they will very often suggest the assaulted person sees a solicitor to 'get
an injunction'.
A court can:
- Make an order saying the violence or harassment should stop. This
is called a 'non-molestation' order;
- Make an order requiring the other person to leave home. This is called
an 'occupation' order;
- Give the Police the power to arrest the other person (although if
there has been an assault the Police have that power anyway).
An injunction can cost several hundred pounds or more. Where a person qualifies
for Legal Aid all or most of the costs of obtaining a Court order may be
met from public funds. Legal Aid is rarely given to a person to object to
an order being made against them unless they might become homeless as a
result.
A solicitor at Vickers & Co. can be contacted 24 hours a day, 7 days
a week, 365 days a year, to apply for an order, to oppose an order, or
for help if arrested. Please telephone our paging service on 07831
271389.
For further information:
Please e-mail lchauhan@vickers-solicitors.co.uk.
N.B. for information only - this guide does not replace the advice of
a solicitor.
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