This website is aimed at people who are, or have been, controlled or afraid of their partner or a family member and may have experienced domestic abuse.

No-one should have to suffer domestic abuse. The Family Court often deal with cases where one person is frightened due to controlling behaviour, violence or harassment and want protection, or where a person involved in a case is frightened of coming to court or of having to see the other person. Often people attending court are trying to keep themselves and their children safe from domestic abuse. Judges and court staff are all familiar with dealing with people in these scenarios and are usually very helpful.