Domestic Abuse
Legal Protection and Support
If you or your children are experiencing abuse, threats or coercive behaviour, legal protection is available. At Rashid Solicitors, we help individuals take urgent steps to stay safe and regain control. We provide confidential advice, emergency legal support, and fixed-fee applications for protective family court orders.
If you or your children are experiencing abuse, threats or coercive behaviour, legal protection is available. At Rashid Solicitors, we help individuals take urgent steps to stay safe and regain control. We provide confidential advice, emergency legal support, and fixed-fee applications for protective family court orders.
Domestic abuse can take many forms. It may involve physical violence, emotional control, intimidation, harassment, or financial abuse. You do not need to wait until something serious happens. If you feel unsafe or are being harmed, speak to us. We will listen, explain your options, and help you act quickly and discreetly.
Legal protection from abuse
We help clients apply for urgent court orders including
- Non-molestation orders (to prevent abuse, threats or harassment)
- Occupation orders (to exclude someone from the family home)
- Emergency applications without notice (ex parte applications where safety is at risk)
- Orders to protect children from exposure to harm
- Advice on breaches and enforcement of existing orders
You do not need to have reported the abuse to the police in order to apply for a protective order. We will help you gather the right evidence and apply to court with urgency and care.
Fixed fee for protective order application
Service
Application for a Non-Molestation
or Occupation Order
What’s included
Legal advice, evidence review,
court application
Fixed fee
£950
(No VAT)
Included
- Consultation with a qualified solicitor
- Review of your circumstances and supporting evidence
- Drafting of your court application and witness statement
- Filing of the application and urgent hearing request
- Ongoing advice through to the first court hearing
Not included
- Court representation (quoted separately if required)
- Interpreter or translation services
- Long-term follow-up beyond the first hearing
- Costs relating to enforcement or variations (quoted case-by-case)
We will confirm all costs in writing before beginning and provide a separate quote if representation at court is required.
Emergency protection
In urgent cases, we can help you apply to court without notifying the other party. This is known as a “without notice” application. If the court is satisfied that you are at risk, it can make a temporary order the same day. The other party will then have a chance to respond at a later hearing.
We act quickly and sensitively, ensuring your safety is the priority. We explain what the order can and cannot do, how to prepare, and what to expect next.
Confidential and secure
We understand how difficult it is to speak about abuse. Everything you share with us is treated in the strictest confidence. We will never contact the other party or act without your consent. If you need support beyond legal help, we can also signpost you to trusted services for housing, financial aid, or emotional support.
Who will handle your case
All domestic abuse matters are handled or supervised by a qualified solicitor. You will receive a written client care letter explaining who is supporting you, what work is included, and how to reach us in confidence.
Language support
We provide legal support in Bengali, Sylheti, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, Arabic, Somali, and other languages. If you would prefer to speak in your own language or need support understanding court papers, please tell us. We can also arrange a professional interpreter where necessary.
Disbursements and additional costs
Some domestic abuse cases may involve payments to third parties. These are known as disbursements. They are separate from our legal fee and may include court-related fees, interpreters, or costs for sworn statements.
We will always explain any disbursement in advance, including the full cost, its purpose, and whether it needs to be paid directly or through us. You will not be charged for any third-party cost without your agreement.
Common examples include
- Interpreter or translation services
- Document certification or statutory declarations
- Process server fees (for urgent delivery of court orders)
- Court-ordered expert reports (in rare or complex cases)
You will remain in full control of your case and your choices.
how we work
Free 15 Min Consultation
24/7 Access for Urgent cases
Fixed Fees No hidden charges
Frequently asked questions
A non-molestation order is a court order that prevents someone from threatening, harassing or abusing you. It can also prevent them from contacting you directly or through others.
Not always. If there is a serious risk to your safety, we can apply for a "without notice" order so they are not informed in advance. The court will review the urgency and decide.
In urgent cases, a hearing can take place on the same day. Most non-molestation orders are granted for a fixed period (usually 6–12 months) and can be renewed if necessary.
There is no court fee for non-molestation or occupation order applications. You will only pay our fixed legal fee and any disbursements, all of which will be confirmed in writing before we act.
In some cases, yes. If your visa depends on your relationship and you are affected by domestic abuse, you may be eligible for alternative routes. We can advise you on this sensitively and confidentially.
Yes. You can still apply for a protective order even if you share a home with the other person. The court can also decide whether one person should stay or leave.
Breaching a non-molestation order is a criminal offence. We will advise you on reporting breaches and can support you with enforcement proceedings if needed.
Yes. Nothing you tell us will be shared without your written consent. We take your safety, privacy, and dignity seriously.
Book your free 15-minute consultation
If you are facing abuse or feel unsafe, speak to a solicitor in confidence. We offer a free consultation where we will explain your legal options, what protection is available, and how to take the next step safely.
Call now or book your consultation online.
