How to obtain a non-mol in the time of Covid-19 1st April 2020 As concerns grow for victims of domestic abuse and the situation they find themselves in during this unprecedented time the […] Categories: Domestic Abuse
Likely increase in domestic violence as a result of Coronavirus – what you can do 24th March 2020 Suggestions that there will be a surge in domestic violence in the region as families self-isolate and schools face long […] Categories: Domestic Abuse
Coercive control and the Court’s approach to victims 1st August 2019 Sally Challen spent nearly a decade behind bars for killing her abusive husband. She was initially sentenced to 14 years […] Categories: Domestic Abuse
Coronation Street storyline – coercive and controlling behaviour 8th July 2019 Are you suffering like Yasmeen from Coronation Street? What can be done about coercive and controlling behaviour? Viewers of Coronation […] Categories: Domestic Abuse
Findings of fact in children cases – what are they? 13th June 2019 I represent a lot of parents and children who become involved in ‘findings of fact.’ These have become more and […] Categories: Children, Domestic Abuse
Inquiry into abusive parents’ access to children 15th May 2019 Today’s news highlights the call for inquiry into access to children for abusive parents. The focus on the protection of […] Categories: Domestic Abuse, News
What is the difference between a non-molestation order (injunction) and a restraining order? 1st May 2019 This is a question I often get asked. Non-molestation orders, also known as injunctions, are made by the family courts […] Categories: Children, Domestic Abuse
Coercive and controlling behaviour – what is it and what can be done about it? 26th March 2019 The issue of coercive and controlling behaviour has been in the news recently. You may have read about the case […] Categories: Domestic Abuse, News
The Abused 21st February 2019 “It’s not always physical abuse, it can also be sexual and emotional. It’s controlling money, it’s controlling who you can […] Categories: Domestic Abuse
Changes to domestic violence and the law 23rd January 2019 A new draft bill has just been announced which aims to better support victims and their families and pursue offenders. […] Categories: Domestic Abuse