Injunction Orders

When domestic abuse occurs, you need a team that move quickly to protect you. We act swiftly and decisively to obtain injunctions and personal protection orders for you and your children. We will vigorously represent your best interests in court to ensure that you are protected.  In an emergency, we can often apply for a protection order on the same day, with a quick return date to court.

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Non-molestation orders

A non-molestation order gives protection to family members, including children or people in a domestic relationship, against the use of violence or other forms of molestation by a person with whom they are associated

We can advise you when it is suitable to apply for a non-molestation order, what steps to take before and during the process to keep you safe, and we will represent you at all stages of the application with the aim of obtaining an order as swiftly and cost-effectively as possible.

Sometimes, the threat alone of a court application can deter another party’s bad behaviour and we can assist with preparing letters or emails warning that proceedings will follow if there is not a change in behaviour. Alternatively, we can invite undertakings – promises to the court which carry significant consequences if breached – as an alternative to contested court disputes.

Occupation orders

An occupation order is an order primarily determining a right to occupy a property, which is usually the family home. The court may declare, confer or regulate occupation rights in the family home between family members or those involved in a domestic relationship.

Occupation orders can give someone the right to live in the home, and can also exclude parties from living in the home. This might be particularly important where domestic violence is alleged, and it is not suitable for a couple to continue living together but they have not agreed what should happen to the home that they share – e.g., whether it should be sold or one party buys the other out.

Our experience

If you need to go to court, we have experienced lawyers who will often do their own advocacy – this means that you won’t always need to instruct a separate barrister to do the court work as we can do both. Where there is domestic violence, we are regularly instructed to apply for emergency orders, such as a non-molestation order or an occupation order under the Family Law Act 1996.

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Hear what our clients say about us

Special thanks to Shereen Chohan at family law. Such an amazing person who did tremendously well in my case. Highly recommended.

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The feeling knowing I have stability back and can now rebuild mine and my daughter’s future is more than I can describe.

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Richard Scott provides clear, thorough advice and is knowledgeable as to all aspects of family law work.

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I largely dealt with Danielle Bentley, who was the solicitor with conduct of my matter. The difference between her approach and others seems to be a focus on not only the legal requirements of my matter, but also a clear focus on practical consequences of decisions that were made during the case.

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The family department are one of the leading teams in the Thames Valley area. Both Kate Grant and Danielle Bentley are technically brilliant whilst all the time delivering sensible and pragmatic advice for their clients.

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Gwenllian Reeves is an associate and is already a brilliant lawyer. She no doubt has a bright future and already has a great reputation in the industry. She combines a friendly and supportive manner with the expertise needed to represent clients to the highest standards.

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James Osborne is a dedicated solicitor who is devastatingly good. I have had multiple cases where both sides of a case have rushed to try and instruct him first.

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Andrew Morris is a formidable lawyer who is prepared to give robust advice while still fighting his client’s corner. He works hard to get the best outcomes for clients.

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James Grigg is urbane, practical and very sensible. Carolyn Green is sensible and very experienced. James Shorrock is one of the best juniors in the country.

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Harrison Clark Rickerbys took an assertive approach to managing my divorce process and were proactive at every turn. The process was more complicated than expected but, nevertheless, they guided me through the process, putting me in touch with external stakeholders to assist where necessary.

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Victoria Fellows is amazing. Superb with clients, incredibly knowledgeable, tactically savvy and exceptional to work with. Hannah Nicholls is wonderful; extremely bright, totally unflappable, and radiates the type of warmth that builds trust with clients effortlessly.

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I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your excellent representation at court. Your professionalism, preparation, and dedication throughout the case were evident, and I truly appreciate the care with which you presented my position.

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