LEGAL ADVICE

There are a number of legal options available to you. These include injunctions to prevent that other person using or threatening physical violence towards you (or your children), intimidating you (whether physically or psychologically) and also to prevent that person coming near or into your home or to another place where you might be on a regular basis, for example schools or work.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

This is the process of last resort. However there are occasions where urgent issues arise and a Court application is necessary. An example of this is when there are Safeguarding Concerns. If you issue Court proceedings then the Court follows the procedure known as the Child Arrangements Programme. If you unable to resolve matters with the assistance of specially trained CAFCASS officers, mediators and/or negotiations then ultimately, the Judge may determine the arrangements for your children. The arrangements will then be set out in a Child Arrangements Order. Such an order is legally binding and there are legal consequences if the terms of the Order are not complied with.

COMPLETELY CONFIDENTIAL SERVICE

The process of family mediation involves you sitting with a specially trained and accredited family mediator whose role is to help you to try to come to an agreement on key issues regarding child arrangements. Family Mediation is a future focused and child centred approach to help you resolve outstanding issues. It is also a very cost effective option.

We offer a highly specialised Family Mediation service through our sister company Smart Talking Mediation - use the button below to visit their website.

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