Legal

Legal advice can be sought from various organisations, who can provide details of solicitors and support services for those experiencing domestic abuse:

 

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Citizens Advice Bureaux
Tel: 08701 212 019
Website: http://www.adviceguide.org.uk

Avon and Bristol Law Centre
Tel: 0117 924 8662

Rights of Women
A free legal advice line and website on family law, divorce, separation and parenting issues.

Tel: 0207 251 6577
Website: www.rightofwomen.org.uk

Legal Services Commission
A free legal advice line and website on the law entitlement to legal aid.

Tel: 0845 345 4345
Website: www.clsdirect.org.uk

 

Solicitors

If you are experiencing domestic abuse you may be able to get help from a specialist solicitor to keep an abusive person away from you and your home.

The Solicitors' Family Law Association has a list of solicitors who specialise in injunction proceedings.

Tel: 01689 850227

Solicitors can provide services in family law and will seek injunctions on a client's behalf. Many offer a free or a reduced rate initial consultation or can offer legal aid.