Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence
Domestic violence as bullying- both men and women can be bullies. Bullying can be defined as a ‘systematic abuse of power’. Men tend to use more physical aggression and women tend to use more relational aggression. Both can have a devastating effect on their victim.
Many people struggle in relationships where violence is a factor. We offer advice and assistance in obtaining non-molestation injunctions and in securing the occupancy of the matrimonial/family home..Domestic violence assault occurs in our society regardless of social class or race. IT isn’t just women who are victims, there are abused men too.Statistics indicate that almost a third of abused women and nearly two thirds of abused men tell no-one of the worst incidents. Many people do not know where to get help for domestic violence. We can provide you with advice in relation to domestic violence for women and children as well as for men. Often domestic abuse sufferers experience loss of self-esteem which makes it difficult for them to take and follow through the steps necessary to leave an abusive relationship. They don’t know where to get help for abuse and are scared. It is harmful for a child to see or hear domestic violence being inflicted upon another. Persons who perpetrate violence frequently minimize or deny the abuse and blame the sufferer for causing the situation.
Our services
If you are suffering from domestic violence we can provide you advice on possible options available to you.. We can also help you access support and protection from further abuse/harm from your partner. We understand that rach individual case will be factual and circumstantially different. Thus, we will listen to your concerns and worries and tailor an action plan that best meets your needs. We aim to put in the right protections for you for your circumstances whilst also taking into account the best interest of your children, if there are any. Some of the services that we provide are highlighted below:
- Non Molestation Orders
- Occupation orders
- Divorce and separation
- Coercive controlling behaviour
- Gas lighting
- Forced marriage
- Honour based violence
If you would like more information on the above services then please contact us on the information provide below
Key stages
Time Limit
The timescale for a domestic violence matter will vary depending on your facts, circumstances and other parties involved. If an application for a non molestation order or occupation order is made as an emergency it could take 3 to 14 days or longer for it to be granted. If the Respondent, seeks to defend the order then it could take longer to conclude your case.
Our fees
For domestic violence we charge a fixed fee for preparation and submission of your non molestation order and occupation order applications. You can find information on the fees that we charge for preparation and submission of a non molestation order and occupation order application by clicking here. Our fees are clear and are easy to understand. However, please bear in mind that for an additional work separate fees will be payable. Please note, that working on your matter for a fixed fee may not always be possible due to the complexities of your matter. However, please be reassured that we will provide you a detailed quotation on the fees payable so that you are completely aware of the legal fees and any other fees such as disbursements. It vital to us that you understand the legal fees so that they are fully transparent to you.
Please contact us on info@kingdomsolcitors.com or 020 7650 7950 for more information.