Domestic Violence solicitors

Domestic violence legal advice

As many as one in four women will suffer from domestic violence at some time in their lives. Domestic violence also affects men - and it always affects the children.

If you want to discuss legal protection for yourself and your children, consult our specialist domestic violence solicitors at Hodge Jones & Allen in London on 0800 437 0080.

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What is domestic violence?

Domestic violence is where one person harms another person with whom they have (or have had) some sort of relationship. There is no single act that qualifies as domestic violence.

Domestic violence can be:

Physical abuse - hitting, slapping, pushing, kicking.
Sexual abuse - forcing you to do sexual things that you don't want to do.
Verbal abuse - where your boyfriend or partner yells at you, puts you down or calls you names.
Emotional abuse - speaking in ways which are frightening or threatening.
Financial abuse - refusing to involve you in financial decision making.
Spiritual abuse - stopping you from practicing the religion of your choice.
Social isolation abuse - controlling what you do, whom you talk to, where you go.

Domestic violence legal advice

It is a tragic reality that many people put up with domestic violence, often for year after year. Most victims of domestic violence are scared to seek help.

If you are caught up in a distressing and frightening situation at home, contact our experienced domestic violence team in London. We can give you help and advice, always in complete confidence, and without any pressure.

Why contact a domestic violence solicitor?

Our domestic violence lawyers can help you:

to arrange protection against violent partners or co-habitees through non-molestation orders
with harassment
with occupancy of the family home and other housing issues
to liaise with emergency support services
to deal with the police

Contact a domestic violence solicitor

If you would like to talk to us, please call our specialist domestic violence team on 0800 437 0080 for a confidential, no-obligation discussion. Alternatively, click ‘call back’ and we will phone you back.