Who can I contact for immediate help if I am in danger?

The National Domestic Abuse Helpline is available 24 hours a day and is free to call. You can reach them on 0808 2000 247. If you are in immediate danger, you should call 999 for emergency assistance. These services provide support and information for survivors across the UK.

Is legal aid available for domestic abuse cases regardless of my income?

Yes, non-means-tested legal aid is available for non-molestation and occupation orders, as well as related family proceedings. To qualify, you must have evidence of abuse. This type of legal aid does not depend on your income or savings, making it accessible for survivors seeking urgent court protection.

What types of legal orders can protect me from domestic abuse?

The page lists several legal protections available to survivors, including emergency non-molestation orders, forced marriage protection orders, and occupation orders. It also covers criminal process, housing rights, and specific immigration protections. These options help address safety, housing, and legal status issues arising from domestic abuse.

Does this information apply to people living in Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland?

The information provided covers UK-wide legal processes, including reporting to the police and accessing refuge accommodation. It also addresses how domestic abuse affects immigration status. The resources listed, such as the National Domestic Abuse Helpline, are available to survivors across the United Kingdom.

All Situations

For Domestic Abuse Survivors

Emergency injunctions, occupation orders, criminal process, housing rights, and immigration protections.

Reviewed 2026-05-22

Common Problems

Emergency non-molestation order

Forced marriage protection order

Refuge accommodation

Domestic abuse and immigration status

Reporting to the police

Key Legal Topics

Family Law

Marriage, divorce, child custody, adoption, and domestic abuse protection.

Criminal Law

Offences against persons and property, defences, sentencing, and criminal procedure.

Letter Templates

Police Complaint Letter (to PSD)

Formal complaint to a police force's Professional Standards Department (PSD), with onward escalation to the IOPC.

Frequently asked questions

Who can I contact for immediate help if I am in danger?: The National Domestic Abuse Helpline is available 24 hours a day and is free to call. You can reach them on 0808 2000 247. If you are in immediate danger, you should call 999 for emergency assistance. These services provide support and information for survivors across the UK.
Is legal aid available for domestic abuse cases regardless of my income?: Yes, non-means-tested legal aid is available for non-molestation and occupation orders, as well as related family proceedings. To qualify, you must have evidence of abuse. This type of legal aid does not depend on your income or savings, making it accessible for survivors seeking urgent court protection.
What types of legal orders can protect me from domestic abuse?: The page lists several legal protections available to survivors, including emergency non-molestation orders, forced marriage protection orders, and occupation orders. It also covers criminal process, housing rights, and specific immigration protections. These options help address safety, housing, and legal status issues arising from domestic abuse.
Does this information apply to people living in Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland?: The information provided covers UK-wide legal processes, including reporting to the police and accessing refuge accommodation. It also addresses how domestic abuse affects immigration status. The resources listed, such as the National Domestic Abuse Helpline, are available to survivors across the United Kingdom.

When to Get Legal Advice

Non-means-tested legal aid is available for non-molestation and occupation orders and for related family proceedings if you have evidence of abuse. National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (24/7, free). In immediate danger: 999.