Injunctions

At Abensons we understand how difficult it can be seeking legal advice when things go wrong in a relationship. If one partner becomes violent towards the other, it should be stopped as quickly as possible. If you are feeling threatened or abused in any way seek advice and assistance immediately.

What is an Injunction?

An Injunction is an Order of the Court that places restrictions on one person from actions against another. For example, it may forbid an ex partner from pestering, harassing or intimidating their former partner, or from coming within a certain distance from the home. The aim is to solve your problems and protect you in the best way possible.

Is an Injunction only available if violence is involved?

Whilst many injunctions are taken out because of violence, it is clear that this is not the only form of abuse. For example, a partner may be telephoning at all hours of the day, or trying to make contact with you in other ways. All these things can be stopped by injunctions if they are causing genuine concern.

How do I get an Injunction and how long does it take?

We will take details from you and draft your application (not Order) and then send it to the Court. The matter is then set down for a hearing and can take a matter of weeks to finalise. In the case of extreme emergencies, it could be completed in one day.

What if the Injunction is ignored?

If a person ignores the injunction made against them, the Domestic Violence and Crime and Victims Act 2004, means that any breach will now result in criminal proceedings and or civil proceedings. The Court does have the power to send a person to prison if there are serious breaches of the Injunction.

To discover more about the services available please contact:-
Miss Katherine Hutchison on katherine@abensons.co.uk