How We Helped a Client Secure Protection and a Safe Home After Domestic Abuse
Earlier this year, a client came to us in urgent need of help. She had endured months of emotional and physical abuse from her partner, who refused to leave the shared home and continued to threaten her. She felt trapped, fearful for her safety, and uncertain of her legal options.
Within days of engaging Verradin LLP, we obtained a Non-Molestation Order to protect her from further harassment and an Occupation Order granting her the sole right to remain in the family home.
Here’s how we approached her case step by step.
1. Emergency Consultation & Immediate Safety
When she first contacted us, the client was distressed and frightened. We prioritised her safety by:
• Arranging an urgent same-day consultation (in person at our office, with private access, and remotely via secure call for discretion)
• Explaining her rights under family law and outlining protective options
• Connecting her with local support services and a domestic violence charity for emotional and practical support
Our first priority was to ensure she felt heard, safe, and empowered.
2. Gathering Evidence
For protective orders, evidence must be clear and persuasive. We quickly:
• Collected police incident reports and medical notes documenting past injuries
• Obtained text messages, emails, and recordings of threatening behaviour
• Gathered witness statements from neighbours and relatives
• Prepared her written statement with sensitivity to the trauma she had endured
This provided a strong evidential foundation to act without delay.
3. Court Action
We filed urgent applications for:
• Non-Molestation Order – prohibiting the abuser from contacting, harassing, or threatening the client.
• Occupation Order – granting her exclusive right to live in the family home and requiring the abuser to vacate.
Given the seriousness of the risk, the court granted both orders on the same day.
4. Resolution & Rebuilding
With legal protection in place, the client and her children could remain safely in their home. The abuser was removed, and breach of the orders would carry criminal consequences.
We then:
• Supported her in initiating divorce proceedings
• Helped secure interim financial support to cover living expenses
• Connected her with counsellors and community services for long-term wellbeing
She told us afterwards:
“You gave me back my safety and my voice. I never thought I’d feel secure again, but your team stood by me when I needed it most.”
5. Our Reflections
Cases like this remind us that family law is not only about legal processes, it’s about protecting lives. At Verradin LLP, we are committed to acting swiftly, compassionately, and decisively when safety is at risk.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, please know you are not alone. Contact us for confidential legal support—we will act quickly to protect you and your family.
⚖️ Important Notice
• Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Each case depends on its own facts and circumstances.
• Details have been changed to preserve client confidentiality.
• This article is for general information only and does not constitute formal legal advice. If you are in immediate danger, always call emergency services first.
Within days of engaging Verradin LLP, we obtained a Non-Molestation Order to protect her from further harassment and an Occupation Order granting her the sole right to remain in the family home.
Here’s how we approached her case step by step.
1. Emergency Consultation & Immediate Safety
When she first contacted us, the client was distressed and frightened. We prioritised her safety by:
• Arranging an urgent same-day consultation (in person at our office, with private access, and remotely via secure call for discretion)
• Explaining her rights under family law and outlining protective options
• Connecting her with local support services and a domestic violence charity for emotional and practical support
Our first priority was to ensure she felt heard, safe, and empowered.
2. Gathering Evidence
For protective orders, evidence must be clear and persuasive. We quickly:
• Collected police incident reports and medical notes documenting past injuries
• Obtained text messages, emails, and recordings of threatening behaviour
• Gathered witness statements from neighbours and relatives
• Prepared her written statement with sensitivity to the trauma she had endured
This provided a strong evidential foundation to act without delay.
3. Court Action
We filed urgent applications for:
• Non-Molestation Order – prohibiting the abuser from contacting, harassing, or threatening the client.
• Occupation Order – granting her exclusive right to live in the family home and requiring the abuser to vacate.
Given the seriousness of the risk, the court granted both orders on the same day.
4. Resolution & Rebuilding
With legal protection in place, the client and her children could remain safely in their home. The abuser was removed, and breach of the orders would carry criminal consequences.
We then:
• Supported her in initiating divorce proceedings
• Helped secure interim financial support to cover living expenses
• Connected her with counsellors and community services for long-term wellbeing
She told us afterwards:
“You gave me back my safety and my voice. I never thought I’d feel secure again, but your team stood by me when I needed it most.”
5. Our Reflections
Cases like this remind us that family law is not only about legal processes, it’s about protecting lives. At Verradin LLP, we are committed to acting swiftly, compassionately, and decisively when safety is at risk.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, please know you are not alone. Contact us for confidential legal support—we will act quickly to protect you and your family.
⚖️ Important Notice
• Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Each case depends on its own facts and circumstances.
• Details have been changed to preserve client confidentiality.
• This article is for general information only and does not constitute formal legal advice. If you are in immediate danger, always call emergency services first.