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Domestic violence can be experienced by all types of people, whether rich or poor, young or old, male or female, gay or straight.

It not only affects the adults involved but has an enormous effect on any children present.

How we can help

Any violence or even threat of violence that takes place between relatives or people in a relationship is called ‘domestic violence’ or ‘domestic abuse’. It can happen in families, in couples (whether married or not), between people who are going out together, or even just among ‘friends’. Domestic violence includes hitting, kicking, biting, shoving or any form of physical attack. It also includes bullying, emotional or sexual abuse, intimidation or limiting someone’s freedom, without any physical violence taking place.

Forced marriage and “honour-based” attacks are also forms of domestic abuse.

Everyone has the right to live a life free of domestic violence and abuse.

Our Domestic Violence Team has experience in all areas of domestic violence law and will provide emergency advice on how to protect you and any children involved. Because we work closely with other agencies such as the police, refuges and Local Authorities, we can explain all the options open to you so you can make informed decisions to help keep you and your children safe.

Emergency Action

If you are at immediate risk, we will act quickly and effectively to obtain Court Orders to protect you and your family and we will take whatever steps are necessary to ensure such Orders are enforceable for your safety.

Read more about your options and our expertise.

Our Lawyers

Our domestic violence team has extensive experience of the stress and emotional conflict involved in domestic violence; you can be sure that we will handle your case with sympathy and understanding.

Excellent Value for Money

We can give you full information and advice on the funding of Domestic Violence legal work, in which clients very often qualify for Legal Aid.

Free initial consultation

We believe that everyone affected by domestic violence should have access to sympathetic expert advice regardless of their means and so we offer a free 30 minute consultation. You can meet in confidence with a member of the domestic violence team who will give you advice in relation to the safety and security of you and your family. If appropriate, we will direct you to other agencies who will be able to assist you.

You can contact us at any time to arrange an appointment, and we will always try to ensure that somebody from our team is available to see you as soon as possible. Urgent appointments are usually available at short notice. Please call us on 020 7608 1227 and ask to speak to Celia Thurman for more information