If any of the above examples describe your current or past situation, you should seek help to ensure no more abuse takes place. For the purposes of the law, domestic violence can be committed by family members related by blood, spouses or ex-spouses, people who share (or used to share) a home or common dwelling, people who have a child in common, people who are dating or used to date (including same-sex couples), or personal assistants to people with disabilities.
When you reach out to the legal team at Nottage and Ward, LLP, we’ll lay out all your options. This may include seeking a temporary restraining order or protection order, or filing for an emergency allocation order while a more permanent solution is worked out. Your safety is our top priority and we’ll do everything we can to ensure you are protected.