An estimated 2.4 million adults aged 16 to 74 years experienced domestic abuse or domestic violence in the last year. Many people believe that the police are the only authority that are able to offer protection from such abuse.

However, in certain circumstances the family court also have the power to grant protective Orders, more commonly known as injunctions, to prevent perpetrators of domestic violence from contacting or abusing the victim further.

Breach of such orders is a criminal offence, meaning that the perpetrator can be immediately arrested if they were to breach the Order.

There are two types of injunctions that the family court can order under the Family Law Act 1996:

  • A non-molestation order – this can prohibit your partner, former partner or associated person from being violent or threatening violence to you or any children. It can also prohibit that person from contacting you directly or indirectly and/or prohibit them from coming within 100 metres of any property where you might be living.
  • An occupation order – this allows the court to decide who should live, or not live, in the family home. It can exclude a person from the family home and/or the area surrounding the home. An occupation order can also grant you permission to return to the home even after you have fled the house due to the abuse.

If you find yourself in a position where you think you need an injunction, our experienced family team will be on hand to help you make that application and represent you at court hearings. Equally, if you find out that somebody has applied for an injunction against you, we can advise you on your options and represent you throughout the proceedings.

Why use Rothera Bray for Injunctions?

We can apply for an injunction on an urgent basis to ensure your protection as soon as possible. If we feel it is appropriate, we are able to make an application to court to seek an ex-parte (without notice) Order without your abuser even knowing. This can then protect you until the court can decide to grant an injunction in the longer term.

Our team are skilled advocates who are able to represent you throughout the court hearings as well as preparing the application and statements, ensuring you get the continuity and support you need.

We have strong relationships with the likes of Women’s Aid and men’s support services and work with these organisations to ensure you receive the appropriate support.

We are able to advise on any children matters that may arise as a result of the injunction application to ensure that your children are also protected.

Our child care team are able to advise on the appropriateness of an injunction if social services ask you to obtain one or if you are already in child care proceedings.

We are also able to defend respondents (alleged perpetrators of abuse) within injunction proceedings to ensure an Order isn’t unjustly made against you.

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Anne-Marie Bowman, Family Law Partner

Ann-Marie Bowman

Partner & Chairwoman

Ann-Marie Bowman is Partner and Chairwoman of East Midlands-based law firm Rothera Bray Solicitors. Working from our Nottingham and Derby offices, Ann-Marie remains highly committed to her fee-earning work in Family law, dealing with all aspects of children matters.

Joanne Millward, Head of the Family Team at Rothera Bray

Joanne Millward

Partner & Head of Family Law

Joanne Millward is Head of Rothera Bray’s Family Law department and has over 30 years’ experience dealing in all areas of Family Law in our Nottingham Lace Market, Derby, Beeston and Mapperley offices.

 

David Berridge, Leicester family law partner

David Berridge

Partner

David has over 30 years’ experience practicing Family Law. He is one of the most experienced family solicitors in Leicestershire and deals with a wide variety of matters.

Rebecca Emeleus

Rebecca Emeleus

Family Partner & Head of Talent & Resourcing

Rebecca is a Partner in the family team and is based at our Kayes walk, Nottingham office.

Sarah Gill, Family Law Partner

Sarah Gill

Partner

Sarah is an experienced matrimonial and family law solicitor, dealing with children matters including Child Care, Financial issues following separation of married couples and divorce.  She undertakes court work in Leicestershire, Northamptonshire & Warwickshire. She is based at our Market Harborough office.

Rothera Bray Staff

Sallie Clarke

Consultant

Sallie Clarke is a Consultant in Rothera Bray’s Child Care department.

Charley Kelly, Associate Solicitor in the Family Department

Charley Kelly

Associate Solicitor

Charley is an experienced Family Associate Solicitor who specialises in all areas of Family law. She acts for clients on a wide range of family issues including divorce, financial remedy and children matters. She is based at our Leicester office.

Gurpreet Singh, Associate in Rothera Bray's Child Law Department

Gurpreet Singh

Associate

Gurpreet Singh is an Associate in Rothera Bray’s Child Care department and is based at our Derby office.

Emma Adcock, Family Law Solicitor

Emma Adcock

Solicitor

Emma Adcock is a Solicitor with over 20 years’ experience across a wide range of family law matters arising from relationship breakdown.  Working from our West Bridgford office in Nottingham, she has significant experience in divorce and the accompanying financial settlements.

Rebecca Hudson

Rebecca Hudson

Solicitor

Rebecca is a Solicitor in Rothera Bray’s Family Law department and specialises in divorce and matrimonial work. She is based at our Lace Market office.

Gabriella Kent, Child and Family Law Solicitor

Gabriella Kent

Solicitor

Gabriella Kent is a Solicitor in Rothera Bray’s Family and Child Care department and is based at our Lace Market and Derby offices.

Christopher Monro

Christopher Monro

Senior Solicitor

Chris is an experienced solicitor dealing with most areas of Family and Matrimonial Law and is based at our Market Harborough office.

Emily Sherwood, Solicitor in Rothera Bray's Family and Children Law department

Emily Sherwood

Solicitor

Emily Sherwood is a Solicitor in Rothera Bray’s Family and Child Care department and is based at our Lace Market Nottingham and Derby offices.

Cindy Dodd

Cindy Dodd

Senior Paralegal

Cindy Dodd is a Senior Paralegal in Rothera Bray’s Family Law team and is based at our Lace Market office in Nottingham city centre.

Gita Patel, Senior Legal Secretary at Rothera Bray

Gita Patel

Senior Legal Secretary

Gita Patel is a Senior Legal Secretary in the Family Law department at Rothera Bray and is based at our Leicester office.

Lorraine Lloyd

Lorraine Lloyd

Paralegal

Lorraine is a Paralegal in the Family Department based at our Market Harborough office.

Tracey Cosgrove, Legal Secretary at Rothera Bray

Tracey Cosgrove

Legal Secretary

Tracey is a legal secretary in the Family department based at our Leicester office.

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