This area covers safeguarding individuals from domestic violence and harassment, including non‑molestation and restraining order provisions under the Family Law Act 1996 and the Protection from Harassment Act 1997, and coordinating protection via Domestic Violence Protection Notices and Orders where applicable. A solicitor in this field helps clients secure court orders, gather and present evidence, and navigate the interface with police and local authorities to keep people safe. Proceedings may involve family, civil, or magistrates’ courts and can intersect with child arrangements and housing issues when safety is a factor.
What a solicitor handles in these matters
A solicitor drafts and pursues applications for non‑molestation and restraining orders, collects police and other agency evidence, advises on safety planning, represents clients at court hearings, and coordinates enforcement and variations of orders. They liaise with local authority safeguarding teams and, where relevant, child welfare services, to ensure comprehensive protection.
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