Domestic abuse

If you’re a victim of domestic abuse, our family law team will advise on keeping you safe and take the right legal steps.

Domestic violence and harassment

If you are in an abusive relationship or being abused by someone who isn’t your partner, there is help available. Abuse can be directed against another adult or a child. Children can suffer from abuse directly or indirectly if they witness, hear or experience the aftermath of the abuse.

Our solicitors can help you apply for the right Court Order and support you through the process. We can also help you if your partner or abuser breaches the terms of the Order.

How can I protect myself from domestic abuse?

If you are in immediate danger, call the police – dial 999.

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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Occupation order and non-molestation orders

Where matters are not being addressed through police action, most situations can be managed by an occupation order or non-molestation order. In an abusive relationship these orders place restrictions on the person who is being abusive, for example, preventing them from living in the house, contacting you etc.

Financial protection

If you are experiencing domestic abuse and are considering divorce, you may already have started to look at, or get advice on the financial implications. It may be that financial protection for you can be arranged as part of the divorce, as a result of the domestic abuse situation. The financial actions available are different for non-married families and we can provide specialist advice on this.

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.

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I have been told my property has development potential. What do I do?

If you’ve been contacted by a developer or a land promoter regarding a potential development to your property, you may wish to consider granting an option agreement or a promotion agreement. An option agreement is made between the landowner and the developer, where it is intended that the developer will apply for planning permission and requires an option to buy the property. A land promotion agreement is used where a developer agrees to apply for planning permission and will market the property for sale on the open market once planning permission has been obtained. This is usually in return for a proportion of the net sale proceeds. The law on this is very complex and you will need specialist advice.

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