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All levels of society regardless of age, gender, sexuality, race, and socio-economic background are affected by domestic abuse. It exists in many forms which includes psychological, emotional, sexual and financial abuse. It also includes coercive control.
Domestic abuse is not always physical. It can include controlling behaviour which can make a person feel like they are dependent on their abuser by feeling isolated from support, exploited, and deprived of independence. This is known as coercive control which is an act or a pattern of acts of assault, threats, humiliation and intimidation or other abuse that is used to harm, punish, or frighten their victim.
Sadly, domestic abuse is more common than you think and should never be tolerated. We can, in some circumstances, obtain from the Court an injunction to protect you and any children that may be at risk.
There are two types of injunction:
- Non-molestation order
A non-molestation order prohibits your abuser from using or threatening violence against you or your children, or intimidating, harassing or pestering you. It can contain very specific provisions depending on the particular type of abuse that you have suffered.
- Occupation order
An occupation order sets out who can live in the family home (or certain parts of it) and can also restrict someone from entering the area surrounding a home. An occupation order does not affect each person’s financial interest in the home, simply who can live in it.
Legal Aid is still available for these matters. We only deal with private matters. If you wish to check your eligibility for legal aid please click the following link.
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You come first
We know that everyone is different, so all the advice we provide is client-led. We consider how you want to approach your case and we will work with you to provide you with the best possible resolution.
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We see the bigger picture
Our expertise is in empowering our clients to make the right decisions for their future. We will not rest until we have secured the best outcome for you and your family.
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A problem solving approach
If your case can be resolved without going to court, we will do everything in our power to ensure you do not have to. As an alternative solution, we will utilise the mediation and/ or the collaborative process to help you resolve any issues within your family.
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Clear communication
We talk to you in a language you understand, so you will always know what is going on. We will provide you with professional advice that is based on our unrivalled understanding of family law and years of experience in family law disputes.
I can not praise Grant Stephens Family Law enough. When you find yourself in need of a solicitor its usually because you’re in a difficult or unfortunate position, and from my very first phone call to make an appointment I felt completely at ease.
Our promise to you
1
You come first
We are human too. We know that everyone is different, so all of the advice we provide is client led. We consider how you want to approach your case, and we will work with you to provide you with the best possible resolution.
2
A problem solving approach
If your case can be resolved without going to court, we will do everything in our power to ensure you don’t have to. As an alternative solution, we will utilise the mediation and/or the collaborative process to try and help you resolve any issues within your family.
3
We see the bigger picture
Our expertise is in empowering our clients to make the right decisions for their future. We will not rest until we have secured the best outcome for you and your family.
4
Clear communication
We talk to you in a language you understand, so you will always know what’s going on. We will provide you with professional advice that is based on our unrivaled understanding of family law and years of experience in family law disputes.
I can not praise Grant Stephens Family Law enough. When you find yourself in need of a solicitor its usually because you’re in a difficult or unfortunate position, and from my very first phone call to make an appointment I felt completely at ease.