Living arrangements / client protection

Many behavioural issues can arise between couples. Divorcing or separating couples may be forced to share their home until financial matters are resolved, and use of the home may need to be regulated. A client may feel vulnerable or in danger, or on the other hand may feel unjustly accused of threatening behaviour. Feelings may be running high, and this can lead to conflict, and at times to harassment and even violence.

We are alert to possible problems, both in ongoing relationships and during relationship breakdown, and are ready to use the mechanisms in the law to keep our clients safe and free from unnecessary distress including, if required, to stop a particular form of behaviour, to exclude a party from the home or parts of the home or keep them from contact with the client altogether, or to activate criminal prosecution. Our fundamental commitment is to use the full powers of the law, applied in the most practical and effective way, to protect our clients.