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Domestic abuse

Confidential, compassionate legal support to help keep you and your children safe from abuse. If you’re in immediate danger, call the police – dial 999.
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We don’t just look after you, we look out for you.  That means we bring you insights, advice and keep you up to date on all kinds of legal matters so you can keep ahead.

We’re expert-led

We match a member of the team with the right expertise to every client, who will invest time getting to know you, who will look after your interests and ensure you have access to the whole firm when you need it.

We talk your language

The legal and financial matters might be complex, but we aim to keep things straightforward and explain everything in terms that are relevant to you.

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You are not alone

Confronting abuse with legal expertise

If you’re in an abusive relationship, suffering harassment, cyberstalking, or being abused by someone who isn’t your partner, seeking help can feel frightening. Our team offers a safe, supportive space to talk and understand your options.

Our family law solicitors can advise you on how to keep safe and help you apply for the right court order, supporting you throughout the process. We can also help if you partner or abuser breaches the terms of the order.

Immediate and practical protection

We can advise on urgent steps to protect you and your children, including applying for court orders that restrict contact or occupation of the family home. 

In cases where the police are not involved, most situations can be managed by an occupation order or non-molestation order. These orders place restrictions on the person who is being abusive, for example, preventing them from living in the house or contacting you.

Financial protection for domestic abuse victims

If you’ve experienced domestic abuse and are considering divorce, financial protection can be arranged as part of the divorce. We can also advise on financial actions for non-married families.

Cyberstalking

Victims of domestic violence may be subjected to cyberstalking.  For ideas on how to protect yourself you can read our article on how to reduce the risk of tech abuse.

Financial protection for domestic abuse victims

Victims of domestic violence may be subjected to cyberstalking.  For ideas on how to protect yourself you can read our article on how to reduce the risk of tech abuse.

Clear guidance and support focused on your safety

Our solicitors explain each option carefully, helping you make decisions at your own pace. We also support you if an order is breached.

Where abuse overlaps with separation or divorce, we can help address financial protection and future arrangements, always with your safety as the priority.

View our fixed-fee family law consultation page ,we offer compassionate, expert guidance from an experienced solicitor, focused on you and your next steps.

Tees has a fantastic family law team who are dedicated to their clients. Highly personable, confident and skilled solicitors who clearly seek (and do) understand their client's problems.

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Our expertise

Our domestic violence and abuse legal team can help with all issues including:

  • Advice to keep you safe
  • Protection for children
  • Occupation orders
  • Non-molestation orders
  • Financial protection
  • Cyberstalking

Joined-up legal and financial advice

Tees is a full-service top-tier Legal 500 firm, which offers a joined-up service for all your legal requirements. We’ll support you in all areas of family law from divorce mediation to court appearances, and prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. We can also help with all issues around domestic violence and abuse, protecting you and your children.

We have a team of in-house independent financial advisers who work closely with our lawyers to deliver all the advice you need. Our IFAs are regulated and authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority, which means we are accountable for all the advice we give.

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