Domestic Abuse - General Archives - Franklins Solicitors https://www.franklins-sols.co.uk/faq_category/domestic-abuse-general/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:47:05 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.5 What support services are available? https://www.franklins-sols.co.uk/insights/faqs/what-support-services-are-available-2/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:47:05 +0000 https://franklins.global-exposure.co.uk/?post_type=avada_faq&p=10403 In addition to legal advice, victims can access charities, helplines, counselling services and local support networks to help cope with and recover from abuse. For example, you can contact the National Domestic Abuse Helpline 24/7 on 0808 2000 247.

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]]> In addition to legal advice, victims can access charities, helplines, counselling services and local support networks to help cope with and recover from abuse. For example, you can contact the National Domestic Abuse Helpline 24/7 on 0808 2000 247.

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]]> What can we do to help protect you? https://www.franklins-sols.co.uk/insights/faqs/what-can-we-do-to-help-protect-you-2/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:46:02 +0000 https://franklins.global-exposure.co.uk/?post_type=avada_faq&p=10401 We can put in place various measures to help protect you such as providing warning letters, applying for Non-Molestation Orders, Occupation Orders and Prohibited Steps Orders for your children.

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]]> We can put in place various measures to help protect you such as providing warning letters, applying for Non-Molestation Orders, Occupation Orders and Prohibited Steps Orders for your children.

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]]> Can children be affected by domestic abuse? https://www.franklins-sols.co.uk/insights/faqs/can-children-be-affected-by-domestic-abuse-2/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:44:56 +0000 https://franklins.global-exposure.co.uk/?post_type=avada_faq&p=10399 Yes. children often become vulnerable when exposed to abuse. The court will always consider their safety and can order safeguarding measures to ensure their safety and wellbeing. A prohibited steps order restricts an individual with parental resposibility from making decisions regarding a child's upbringing.

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]]> Yes. children often become vulnerable when exposed to abuse. The court will always consider their safety and can order safeguarding measures to ensure their safety and wellbeing. A prohibited steps order restricts an individual with parental resposibility from making decisions regarding a child’s upbringing.

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]]> Who can domestic abuse affect? https://www.franklins-sols.co.uk/insights/faqs/who-can-domestic-abuse-affect-2/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:44:08 +0000 https://franklins.global-exposure.co.uk/?post_type=avada_faq&p=10397 Domestic Abuse can happen to anyone, regardless of age, background gender, religion, sexuality or ethnicity.

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]]> What is domestic abuse? https://www.franklins-sols.co.uk/insights/faqs/what-is-domestic-abuse/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:28:15 +0000 https://franklins.global-exposure.co.uk/?post_type=avada_faq&p=10388 Domestic Abuse, or 'domestic violence' can include, but is not limited to, physical or sexual abuse, violent or threatening behaviour, controlling or coercive behaviour, economic abuse, psychological, emotional and gasligting, digital/online abuse, forced marriage and female genital mutilation (FGM). Domestic abuse can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender or background.

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]]> Domestic Abuse, or ‘domestic violence’ can include, but is not limited to, physical or sexual abuse, violent or threatening behaviour, controlling or coercive behaviour, economic abuse, psychological, emotional and gasligting, digital/online abuse, forced marriage and female genital mutilation (FGM). Domestic abuse can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender or background.

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