The government has defined domestic abuse and domestic violence in a broad sense and can take many forms:

‘any incident, or pattern of incidents, of controlling, coercive or threatening behaviour, violence or abuse (whether psychological, physical, sexual, financial or emotional) between individuals who are associated with each other’

• Physical abuse
• Sexual abuse
• Psychological abuse
• Harassment
• Intimidation
• Threat of physical or sexual abuse

LPA makes a special commitment to victims of domestic abuse and domestic violence.  We look to support you, advise you and assist you and explore all possible options with you.

We recognize that clients can often require support over a period of time and have somewhere to turn to if circumstances should deteriorate in the home.  As such even if you decide that you do not wish others to take any initial action immediately we commit to keeping your file open for a minimum period of two months to keep you under observation and provide you with further best advice and assistance as and when it may be required.

How can we help?

When advising on domestic abuse and domestic violence, there are several options to consider when looking to offer protection:

• The writing of a warning letter
• Contacting the police
• Injunctions / Non-Molestation Orders and Occupation Orders – Application for protection under Family Law Act
• Advice and support from a domestic abuse charity