Harassment

You are living together and you argue a lot.

Sometimes, it gets out of hand and he (or she. but I shall assume that you are a 'she' and the other half a 'he') gets violent, verbally and some times physically. Once, the police were called. Another time, you had hospital treatment.

You have tried counselling and mediation - it does not work for you. You cannot afford to leave ö all the money is tied up in the house.

What can the Court do? Make an Occupation Order to exclude him from the house! A power of arrest can be attached to the Court Order. If he disobeys it, he risks jail. This is serious stuff, so you will need to persuade the Judge that you are not exaggerating - hence we need the police and medical reports

If things are urgent, the Court can do this without hearing him, although he will be given an opportunity later to give an explanation.

Sometimes, a solicitor's letter is enough to bring him to his senses

How much does this all cost? You might be entitled to public funding (legal aid). Alternatively, go 'private'. A consultation of 1-2 hours, producing a witness statement setting out your situation and a letter is likely to cost £420.

If this does not work, an application to the Court and one hearing might cost another £950. Pay it on credit card and claim the cost against him

Call Kaslers Solicitors LLP divorce hotline on 01622 813344

Related topics you may find useful:

Bullying and Harassment at work
Divorce

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