Taking the first step to speak to a solicitor can feel overwhelming, but your safety and privacy are our top priority. At D&N Solicitors, we offer confidential, trauma-informed consultations in a safe space where you will be listened to without judgment. You’ll be guided through your options in clear, compassionate terms, and we’ll work at your pace.
Emergency Protection and Urgent Applications
If you or your children are at risk, we can take immediate action to protect them. We’re experienced in applying for Non-Molestation Orders and Occupation Orders, which are court orders that can provide you with immediate protection from the abuser. This swift action is often taken without notice to the abuser, ensuring your safety and privacy.
These are powerful tools to protect you from harm and help you stay safely in your home or secure a safe place elsewhere. Every urgent application we handle is approached with the sensitivity and seriousness it deserves, with your safety at the heart of every step.
Gathering Evidence
Evidence can help strengthen your application. This may include:
- Text messages and call logs
- Emails or social media messages
- Photos of injuries or property damage
- Medical records
- Police reports
- Statements from friends, family, neighbours, or professionals (like school staff)
We know that revisiting these experiences can be painful. That’s why our approach is always trauma-informed; we work with care, understanding, and respect for where you are emotionally.
Children and Safeguarding
When children are involved, their safety is of the utmost priority. We carefully consider their needs in every case. We can liaise with social services, schools, and other agencies to ensure your children are protected and supported.
As your solicitor, I advocate not only for your legal rights but also for your children’s well-being and long-term stability.
Working with Other Services
Domestic abuse cases often involve multiple professionals. We coordinate with:
- Police and domestic abuse units
- Social workers and safeguarding teams
- Refuge workers and support charities
- GPs, counsellors, and school staff
This collaboration ensures continuity of care, so you're not left to navigate this journey on your own. Together, we build a strong support network around you, making you feel supported and not alone in this process.
A Client’s Journey
One of my clients, whose case was among the first in the country to be dealt with under the coercive control provisions of the Domestic Abuse Act, came to me as a quiet, frightened woman.
She had fled the family home with her children after enduring years of abuse. With support from her children’s school and the police, she sought legal help.
We applied for a Non-Molestation Order, which was granted. Although serving the respondent proved challenging, as he had fled the country, we took proactive steps to ensure he was properly served. I also represented her in her children’s matters and divorce proceedings.
When I first met her, she didn’t drive and was understandably anxious. Years later, I ran into her again, confident, smiling, well-dressed, now a qualified massage therapist with her independence.
She had learned to drive, rebuilt her life, and rediscovered who she was outside of that abusive relationship.
Her transformation reminded me of just how powerful legal protection can be, not just in the short term, but by giving someone the space to reclaim their identity and future.
Why Choose D&N Solicitors
At D&N Solicitors, we bring years of experience, a rapid response, and a compassionate, client-centred approach to every case.
We specialise in domestic abuse and family law, particularly in contact matters, where post-separation abuse can continue to affect children.
Our profound understanding of the emotional repercussions of abuse complements our legal expertise.
As a consultant solicitor, I have the flexibility to work around your needs. I understand that situations involving domestic abuse or urgent family matters don’t always happen during office hours.
If you need to speak with me outside of standard working hours, we can arrange a suitable time to discuss matters safely and privately.
Your well-being and peace of mind come first, and I’m here to support you when you need it most.
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