Domestic Abuse Archives - Franklins Solicitors https://www.franklins-sols.co.uk/faq_category/domestic-abuse/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:46:24 +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/ Tue, 02 Sep 2025 13:19:17 +0000 https://franklins.global-exposure.co.uk/?post_type=avada_faq&p=6872 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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]]> Who can domestic abuse affect? https://www.franklins-sols.co.uk/insights/faqs/who-can-domestic-abuse-affect/ Tue, 02 Sep 2025 13:19:00 +0000 https://franklins.global-exposure.co.uk/?post_type=avada_faq&p=6870 Domestic Abuse can happen to anyone, regardless of age, background gender, religion, sexuality or ethnicity.

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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/ Tue, 02 Sep 2025 13:18:42 +0000 https://franklins.global-exposure.co.uk/?post_type=avada_faq&p=6868 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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]]> What can we do to help protect you? https://www.franklins-sols.co.uk/insights/faqs/what-can-we-do-to-help-protect-you/ Tue, 02 Sep 2025 13:18:22 +0000 https://franklins.global-exposure.co.uk/?post_type=avada_faq&p=6866 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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]]> How can I recognise signs of abuse? https://www.franklins-sols.co.uk/insights/faqs/how-can-i-recognise-signs-of-abuse/ Tue, 02 Sep 2025 13:18:04 +0000 https://franklins.global-exposure.co.uk/?post_type=avada_faq&p=6864 Signs can include physical injuries, withdrawal from friends or family, sudden changes in behaviour or work performance and controlling or coercive actions by a partner or family member.

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]]> Signs can include physical injuries, withdrawal from friends or family, sudden changes in behaviour or work performance and controlling or coercive actions by a partner or family member.

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]]> What counts as domestic abuse? https://www.franklins-sols.co.uk/insights/faqs/what-counts-as-domestic-abuse/ Tue, 02 Sep 2025 13:17:46 +0000 https://franklins.global-exposure.co.uk/?post_type=avada_faq&p=6862 Domestic abuse includes physical violence, emotional abuse, controlling or coercive behaviour, sexual abuse, stalking, harassment and financial control. It can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, or background.

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]]> Domestic abuse includes physical violence, emotional abuse, controlling or coercive behaviour, sexual abuse, stalking, harassment and financial control. It can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, or background.

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