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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Client testimonial Family Law

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Client testimonial Finances following a divorce

As ever, you’ve been brilliant Hannah. I wouldn’t say each time we chat it’s the best moments of my life but each time you blend a mix of fantastic advice, legal professionalism as well as just being there for me to vent anytime I’ve needed. Your advice (even when I haven’t always wanted to hear it) has been well founded and always with the desire to get the best outcome possible in mind. I’d absolutely recommend you to anyone going through a family matter as the only person to go and speak to so a huge thanks for everything despite how challenging a situation it’s been for me.

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I just wanted to thank you again for taking my situation on and for being so professional and brilliant at what you do.

You’ve not only changed my life for the better, but you’ve also had a huge impact on the children’s lives. They are so much happier and for that I am extremely grateful.

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HCR Law has a national reputation for its work across an array of complex private children law matters, and for its representation of high-net-worth individuals in divorce and financial remedy cases.

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Thank you Amy, so much for your help, you have been very patient with me, advising me well and most of all being a listening ear. You have been such a blessing to me.

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I’d like to thank you for all your help and support given to me over the last few years. I cannot thank you enough for your true professionalism. I have felt that at every interaction we had that you really understood the impacts to me and my family personally.

You navigated me through a really challenging time at a pace that was right for me. It was hugely important that I had a settled family life, and that everyone was alright in the end and indeed we are!

 

Mrs F Financial settlement within divorce proceedings.

I just wanted to say a really big thank you for seeing me through the whole lengthy and tricky divorce process.

You were always there to answer my questions and listen to my ranting!

To have your consistency and steadiness was a huge support and I couldn’t have asked for more. Thank you for what you do!

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One of the most significant family teams in the South West and fast becoming the leading financial remedy solicitors in the region. Very accessible and client focused – real strength in depth.

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