October is domestic abuse awareness month. The most recent figures show that an estimated 2.3 million adults aged 16 – 74 suffered some form of domestic abuse in the last 12 months. But what is domestic abuse? Who does it affect? […]
Following a recent LinkedIn post about how the UK family court system is letting down domestic abuse victims, we received a lovely comment thanking Holland Family Law for the work we do and ‘being a voice’ for those facing abuse. This uplifting comment prompted this blog, hoping to raise more awareness that we are here [...]
Choosing a lawyer for any legal issue can be challenging. If you’re looking for help to escape domestic abuse, finding the right legal representation can be even more of a minefield. However, with a department dedicated to helping domestic abuse sufferers, we’ve put together these top tips to help you choose the right domestic violence [...]
If you know for certain or suspect that someone is suffering domestic abuse, how can you help them? It’s a tricky situation to find yourself in, but there are things you can do to help a domestic abuse sufferer. We urge you not to look the other way, even if the person doesn’t want your [...]
The landmark Domestic Abuse Act has received Royal Assent. Holland Family Law is delighted with this news and wanted to share what it means for domestic abuse sufferers. UK Home Secretary, Priti Patel, said: “This landmark act will transform the support we offer across society,” and we agree. […]
In the first four months of the coronavirus pandemic, domestic violence incidents reported to the police increased by 7%. However, millions of victims don’t report abuse to the police. Why? They fear that they will be unable to prove that they are a victim of abuse. So, how do you prove domestic abuse? [...]
The Domestic Abuse Bill 2019 – 2021 has hit the headlines a lot in recent months. Introduced to the House of Commons on 3 March 2020, the Bill has made significant progress since last year. But what is the Domestic Abuse Bill and how will it help victims of violence and abuse in the future? [...]
A recent UK government report outlined plans for helping employers support domestic abuse victims. If you’re a UK employer, providing support for domestic violence victims is not only the right thing to do morally, but it can also benefit your business by reducing lost output because of time taken off work by those abused. [...]
False domestic violence accusations are not only harmful to those accused, but genuine victims of domestic abuse. False claims can undermine those facing violence on a daily basis, while destroying the lives of those who are wrongly accused. If you’ve been falsely accused of domestic abuse, you can seek legal help. […]
Domestic abuse rears its ugly head in many forms, one of which is emotional abuse. Far less obvious and more difficult to prove than physical violence, emotional abuse can be defined in several ways. But what is considered emotional abuse under family law? […]
